Edastuvad

Edastuvad is an Estonian verb form that translates roughly as “are transmitted” or “are being broadcast.” It is the third-person plural present indicative of the intransitive verb edastuda, which denotes the process of transmission or propagation rather than an agent performing the action.

Grammatically, edastuvad is used with plural subjects and describes events or states that happen to something, emphasizing the ongoing process. It contrasts with edastatakse, the standard passive form used in many neutral statements to convey “is transmitted,” and with edastab, the active form meaning “transmits.” The choice of form depends on whether the emphasis is on the undergoing transmission (edastuvad) or on an agent performing the action (edastab) or on a general passive statement (edastatakse).

Common contexts for edastuvad include telecommunications, data transfer, media broadcasts, and the dissemination of information. Examples: “Kliendiandmed edastuvad turvaliselt võrgu kaudu” (Client data are transmitted securely over the network). “Uudised edastuvad otse televisioonis” (The news are broadcast live on television). In each case, the subject is plural and the focus is the transmission process itself rather than the transmitter.

Etymology and related forms: edastuda derives from the noun edastus, meaning transmission or relay, with the inflected intransitive suffix -uda. Related terms include edastus (transmission), edastamine (the act of transmitting), and the transitive counterpart edastama (to transmit/broadcast) alongside edastaja (transmitter).

In summary, edastuvad is a key form for describing ongoing transmission in plural subjects within Estonian, particularly in technical, media, and information-distribution contexts.