Keskendume

Keskendume is an Estonian verb form meaning “we focus” or “we concentrate.” It is the present tense, first-person plural form of keskenduma, used when the speaker and others direct attention, effort, or resources toward a task, issue, or goal.

Usage and syntax: Keskenduma commonly takes a complement in the allative case to specify the focus of attention. For example: Me keskendume uue toote arendamisele (We are focusing on developing a new product). It can also introduce subordinate clauses: Me keskendume sellele, kuidas parandada kvaliteeti (We are concentrating on how to improve quality). The form is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts and is common in planning, project updates, and reports. For singular subjects, the corresponding form is keskendun (“I focus”).

Etymology and forms: Keskendume derives from keskenduma, whose root kesk- means “center” or “focus.” The word belongs to the Estonian verb class with regular present-tense conjugation patterns; related forms include keskendun (I focus), keskendub (he/she focuses), and keskendute (you focus, plural).

Notes: In usage, keskenduma emphasizes directing attention or resources toward a particular objective, topic, or method. It is often employed in professional or academic discourse to signal a collective prioritization or strategic focus.