Halvenevad

Halvenevad is the Estonian present tense, third person plural form of the verb halvenema, meaning "to become worse" or "to deteriorate." It is used to describe a range of phenomena that are worsening over time, especially when the subject is plural or when several conditions or factors are considered together. Common contexts include economics, social conditions, environmental quality, or general performance that is trending downward.

Grammar and usage: Halvenevad governs plural subjects. The corresponding singular form is halveneb, as in "olukorrad halvenevad" versus "olukord halveneb" depending on the subject. The construction often appears with nouns in the nominative case and may be combined with adverbs or time phrases to indicate gradual change.

Examples: Olukorrad halvenevad. Tööhõive ja sissetulekud halvenevad. Keskkond ja ökosüsteemid halvenevad.

See also: halvenema, halvenemine.

Notes: Halvenevad is a neutral term used to report trends in data, forecasts, or policy analysis. It is not inherently normative, but it commonly appears in discussions about deteriorating conditions or downward trajectories.