Kehtasi

Kehtasi is a grammatical form in the Estonian language that represents the past tense of the verb kehtima, meaning to be valid, to apply, or to be in effect. It is used to describe states, rules, or conditions that were in force at a particular time in the past.

In usage, kehtasi appears in historical and formal writing to indicate prior validity or applicability. It is part of the broader Estonian tense system and is encountered in texts that discuss laws, regulations, or contractual statuses from earlier periods. It is not a proper noun and does not denote a place or person.

Etymology and related terms: kehtima is the infinitive from which kehtasi is derived; related concepts include kehtivus (validity) and kehtiv (valid, in force). The form is of interest to students and scholars of Estonian grammar, linguists, and translators working with historical texts. In English translations, the sense of kehtasi is typically rendered as “was valid” or “was in effect.” For further detail on verb conjugation and tense usage in Estonian, reference works on Estonian grammar and dictionaries.