Harjutatakse

Harjutatakse is the Estonian present passive form of the verb harjutama, meaning "to practice," "to train," or "to exercise." It functions as a passive, impersonal construction used to indicate that an activity is performed or taught without specifying a subject. The form is common in general statements about routines, procedures, or customary activities, and can translate to "is practiced," "are practiced," or "one practices" in English, depending on context.

Grammatically, harjutatakse is formed with the present tense passive suffix -takse attached to the verb stem harjut- (from harjutama). In Estonian, the present passive does not mark person; it refers to actions performed by people in general or by an unspecified subject. Examples include: "Tantsu harjutatakse iga päev." (Dance is practiced every day.) "Keeleõppes harjutatakse uusi sõnu." (In language learning, new words are practiced.) "Võõrkeelsed fraasid harjutatakse alguses lihtsate näidete abil." (Foreign phrases are practiced using simple examples at the start.) These illustrate typical uses in educational, sports, or language-learning contexts.

Related terms include harjutama (to practice), harjutus (exercise or drill), and harjutaja (practitioner). The form is widely encountered in instructional texts, descriptions of training routines, and explanations of procedures that rely on practice.