Konsulteeri

Konsulteeri is an Estonian verb in the imperative mood meaning “to consult” or “consult yourself,” used to instruct someone to seek advice or information from a professional or authoritative source. The form is addressed to a single person and is commonly used in everyday speech as well as in formal guidance. The corresponding plural or formal imperative is konsulteerige.

The verb belongs to the konsulteerima family, with k on sulteeri- as the imperative stem. It is part of a broader set of related terms in Estonian, such as konsultatsioon (consultation), konsulteerimine (the act of consulting), and konsulteeriv (consulting as an adjective). The vocabulary reflects a standard borrowings pattern in Estonian, connecting to similar words across European languages for the act of seeking professional advice.

Usage notes: konsulteeri is typically used when directing a single person to seek input from a professional. In more formal or plural address, konsulteerige is preferred. It commonly appears in healthcare, legal, financial, and consumer guidance contexts, as well as on informational signs or instructions that urge someone to obtain expert advice before acting.

Examples:

- Konsulteeri arstiga enne operatsiooni. (Consult a doctor before the operation.)

- Kui sul on küsimusi, konsulteeri finantsnõustajaga. (If you have questions, consult a financial advisor.)

- Kaitsemeetmed peaksid olema järgitud; konsulteeri ohutuskaitsespetsialistiga. (Please consult a safety specialist for safety measures.)

In summary, konsulteeri is a direct imperative form used to prompt consultation with a qualified source, with konsulteerige serving as the polite or plural counterpart.