Avastuvad

Avastuvad is an Estonian verb form associated with the verb avastama (to discover) or avastuda (to come upon or be revealed). It represents a present-tense form used with a plural subject and can convey the sense of discovering, finding, or coming to light, depending on the specific verb it derives from and the surrounding context. In standard usage, the active present plural form of avastama is typically avastavad, while avastuvad may appear in certain dialects, reflexive constructions, or archaic styles. The key idea across these forms is the involvement of discovery or encounter by multiple agents.

Etymology and related terms: the form is built from the root avast- connected to the noun avastus, meaning discovery or finding. This semantic family also yields related words such as avastaja (discoverer) and avastamisõigus (right of discovery) in specialized contexts. The general thread across the family is the movement from opening or uncovering to knowledge gained through discovery.

Usage and context: avastuvad is used when describing that multiple subjects perform an act of discovering or come upon something collectively, or in some contexts when a discovery is presented as something that becomes evident to these subjects. In many texts, the standard active form avastavad is more common for straightforward statements about discovery, while avastuvad may appear in stylistic or regional varieties.

See also: avastama, avastus, avastaja. For additional nuance on voice and tense, consult Estonian grammar references on verb conjugation and the distinction between active and passive forms.