Katsed

Katsed is the Estonian plural noun meaning tests, trials, or experiments, and can also denote attempts or efforts to accomplish something. It is the plural form of katse.

Usage and senses

In scientific, medical, engineering, and educational contexts, katsed refer to planned procedures designed to observe phenomena, verify hypotheses, or assess performance. For example, scientists may say they conducted several katsed to test a hypothesis. In everyday language, katsed can also mean attempts, as in expressing efforts to accomplish a task.

Examples

Teadlased viisid läbi mitmeid katseid hüpoteesi kontrollimiseks. Katsete tulemused showed mixed outcomes. In everyday speech: Need on minu esimesed katsed kirjutada esseed.

Grammar note

Katsed is the nominative plural form of katse. The genitive plural is katsete, and other cases adapt the form accordingly within Estonian grammar.

Relation to related terms

Katsed is closely related to katse (singular) and to the broader concept of testing and experimentation in Estonian. It is commonly used across scientific writing, quality assurance, education, and general discourse when referring to multiple trials or attempts.