Arvutama

Arvutama is an Estonian verb meaning to calculate or compute. It refers to performing mathematical operations to determine a result, whether by hand, with a calculator, or by a computer. The term is used in everyday arithmetic as well as in scientific, technical, and educational contexts. For example, one might say, “Ma arvutan kahe numbri summa,” meaning I calculate the sum of two numbers, or “Me arvutame projektsükli ajakava,” meaning we compute the project schedule.

Morphology and usage: arvutama follows standard Estonian verb conjugation. In the present tense, forms include ma arvutan, sa arvutad, ta arvutab, me arvutame, te arvutate, nad arvutavad. The noun form for the act of calculating is arvutamine, which can refer to calculation in general or to the practice of computing, especially in mathematical or computational work. Related terms include arvutus (calculation), arvutustehnika (computing technology), and arvutusteadus (computer science or numerical computation).

Contexts: Arvutama is common in education, finance, engineering, and computer science. It covers simple arithmetic as well as complex algorithmic evaluation. In computational disciplines, arvutama is often used to describe executing algorithms, solving equations, or simulating systems. The term is also found in everyday language when someone describes checking a result, estimating a value, or verifying calculations.

See also: arvikutamine (the act of calculating, computing), arvutus (calculation), arvutustehnika (computing technology). While closely related to numerical methods and computer science, arvutama remains a broad, everyday verb for determining numerical results.