Konkureeri

Konkureeri is the second-person singular imperative form of the Estonian verb konkureerima, meaning to compete. It functions as a direct command or exhortation, with the subject “you” understood but not stated. It is commonly used in contexts such as sports, business, and other competitive situations to urge someone to strive against others. An example sentence is: “Konkureeri oma parima tulemuse nimel.” The corresponding plural or formal form is konkureerige.

Konkureerima is the standard Estonian verb for “to compete,” formed with the infinitive ending -ma. The word is a loanword into Estonian from other European languages and has been integrated into Estonian morphology, taking typical verb endings and conjugation patterns.

Related forms include konkureerimine, the noun form referring to the act of competing. The imperative mood, as used in konkureeri, is a common way to motivate action in coaching, teamwork, and competitive environments, while konkureerige serves as the polite or plural alternative.

See also: konkureerima, konkureerimine.