Kokkuvõtan

Kokkuvõtan is an Estonian verb meaning "I summarize" or "I conclude." It is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb "kokku võtma." The verb "kokku võtma" itself is a compound verb formed from "kokku" (together, in total) and "võtma" (to take). Therefore, literally, it means "to take together" or "to take in total," which implies gathering various pieces of information or ideas and presenting them in a concise manner.

In everyday Estonian language, "kokkuvõtan" is used when a speaker is about to provide a summary of a discussion, a text, a period of time, or any situation. For instance, after explaining a complex topic, one might say "Nüüd kokkuvõtan" (Now I will summarize). It can also be used to express the act of concluding or summing up one's thoughts. The phrase implies a process of distillation, where the essential points are extracted from a larger body of information.

The grammatical structure of "kokku võtma" places it in the second conjugation class of Estonian verbs. Its various forms are used depending on the tense, mood, and person. The infinitive is "kokku võtta," and other forms include "kokku võtab" (he/she/it summarizes) and "kokku võtsin" (I summarized). Understanding "kokkuvõtan" is fundamental for comprehending spoken and written Estonian, particularly in academic, professional, or any context requiring concise communication.