Kavatsetakse

Kavatsetakse is an Estonian verb form that expresses that something is intended or planned. It is the passive present tense of the verb kavatsema, meaning to intend or to plan. In English, it is often rendered as “it is planned to” or “it is intended that,” and it is typically followed by an infinitive.

Grammatically, kavatsetakse is impersonal and does not require an explicit agent. The subject is generally indefinite, such as a policy, project, or organization, rather than a specific person. The construction is common in formal, official, or public statements, including government or administrative communications.

Usage and examples illustrate its function: “Kavatsetakse alustada ehitust järgmisel aastal.” (It is planned to start construction next year.) “Kavatsetakse suurendada eelarvet.” (It is planned to increase the budget.) “Kavatsetakse korraldada konverents kevadel.” (It is intended to organize a conference in spring.)

Relation to other forms: kavatsetakse contrasts with kavatsema, the active verb meaning “to intend” or “to plan,” used in the first person or with a named subject, as in “Me kavatseme alustada” (We intend to start). The passive form is favored in neutral, detached reporting and policy discussions, where the focus is on the plan itself rather than on who is making the plan.

Etymology: kavatsetakse derives from kavatsema with the passive suffix -akse, yielding a general, impersonal statement about intended action.