This is the 451st most frequent Estonian word.
kaotanud
"Kaotanud" means "lost" in English.
In this context, 'kaotanud' conveys a figurative sense of being defeated or lost in spirit or effort.
Ta tundis end väga kaotanud peale mängu.
He felt very defeated after the game.
Here, 'kaotanud' is used as a past participle to indicate something that has been lost by the speaker.
Ma olen oma telefoni kaotanud.
I have lost my phone.
Here, 'kaotanud' is used to describe the action of missing or losing an opportunity.