Joonistada

Joonistada is an Estonian verb meaning to draw or sketch, and also to draft or map in a more technical sense. The term covers creating pictures, diagrams, maps, plans, or other representations by hand or with drawing tools. In everyday language it refers to making a visual depiction, while in professional contexts it can denote drafting plans, schematics, or layout sketches.

The word is formed from the noun joon, meaning line, drawing, or figure, combined with the infinitive suffix -sta/-sta. Joonistada is used across artistic, educational, and technical domains. Its scope includes freehand drawing as well as the preparation of technical drawings, architectural plans, and cartographic sketches. Related nouns include joonis (a drawing or figure), joonistus (a drawing or sketch), and joonist (a person who draws).

Grammatically, joonistada is a regular Estonian verb of the -da/-ta class. Common forms include: infinitive joonistada; present joonistan, joonistad, joonistab, joonistame, joonistate, joonistavad; past joonistas, joonistasid; participle joonistatud; imperative joonista!, joonistage!. It is typically transitive, taking a direct object such as a pildi (picture), kaardi (map), or plaani (plan).

Examples: Ma joonistan pildi. Ta joonistas kaardi oma uurimuseks. Joonistada on kasulik oskus nii kunstis kui also visuaalses planimise tööde jaoks. See sõna on põhivara joonistamise ja visuaalse kujutamise valdkonnas, ning selle tähendus võib ulatuda loodud pildi ning tehnilise skeemi vahel.