Kavatakse

Kavatakse is the passive present tense form of the Estonian verb kavatsema, meaning to intend or to plan. It is used to express that something is planned or meant to be done, with the actor who intends remaining unspecified. The form is commonly employed in formal, public, or journalistic language to convey planned actions without naming who plans them.

Usage and construction

Kavatakse typically combines with an infinitive to indicate what is planned: kavatsetakse + infinitive. Examples include: Kavatsetakse alustada uuringut järgmisel nädalal (It is planned to start the study next week) and Kavatsetakse võtta kasutusele uued meetmed (It is planned to adopt new measures). The construction often functions impersonally, focusing on the plan rather than on the agent.

Relation to related terms

Kavatsema is the verb meaning to intend, to plan, or to mean. The noun kavatsus denotes intention, which is etymologically related to kavatsema. In use, kavatsus describes a person’s intention, while kavatakse expresses a plan that is to be carried out, regardless of who carries it out.

Nuance and register

Kavatakse carries a nuance of planning or projecting rather than a firm commitment or guarantee. It is common in political, administrative, and news writing, where plans are described without asserting authority or responsibility for their realization.

See also

- kavatsus (intention)

- kavatsema (to intend, to plan)

In summary, kavatakse is a neutral, impersonal way to convey that something is intended or planned to be done, without specifying the actor.