This is the 609th most frequent Estonian word.
jäid
"Jäid" is the past tense form of "jääma," meaning "remained" or "stayed."
The word 'jäid' is a form of the verb 'jääma', indicating the past tense (you stayed or remained). Here, it implies arriving late.
Sa jäid hiljaks kooli.
You were late for school.
In this sentence, 'jäid' is used in the context of staying, referring to the past and addressing the second person plural (you stayed).
Miks te eile meile koju jäid?
Why did you stay at our home yesterday?
Here, 'jäid' describes the state of being left or remaining in a certain condition (feet left wet), showing a passive meaning.