This is the 812th most frequent Estonian word.
nakatunud
"Infected."
'Nakatunuid' functions as a plural noun in the partitive case, indicating the presence of individuals who are infected.
Enne ruumi sisenemist tuleb kontrollida, kas seal on nakatunuid.
Before entering the room, it must be checked if there are infected individuals inside.
Here, 'nakatunud' is an adjective describing 'patsient' (patient), conveying the state of being infected.
Nakatunud patsient vajab viivitamatult ravi.
The infected patient requires immediate treatment.
'Nakatunust' is used as a noun, referring to individuals who are infected in the partitive case, receiving the action of being reported.