Heidutavad
Heidutavad is a form in the Estonian language. It is the third-person plural present tense form of the verb heidutada, which is commonly glossed as to intimidate, deter, or discourage. The construction shows that multiple subjects perform the action in the present time.
In terms of morphology, -vad marks the present tense for the third-person plural in Estonian, so heidutavad
Usage of the form typically indicates an action carried out by multiple subjects toward another party. It
- Nad heidutavad oma vastaseid. (They intimidate their opponents.)
- Nad ei heiduta kedagi. (They do not intimidate anyone.)
Linguistic notes: heidutavad provides a clear illustration of Estonian agreement and tense marking, where subject plurality