Koosvaadatakse

Koosvaadatakse is an Estonian verb form that means "are viewed together" or "are looked at jointly." It is the present passive form of the compound verb koosvaadata, which combines koos- (together) with vaadata (to view, to look). This form is used when the action of looking at something is performed collectively and the agent is not specified.

Grammatical and syntactic notes: Koosvaadatakse represents the passive voice in the third person, applicable to singular or plural subjects, depending on context. In Estonian, passive constructions often omit the doer, focusing on the action and its recipients. The expression is common in formal or institutional language, where collaborative review or examination is described without naming participants explicitly.

Usage and context: The term is typically found in organizational, legal, administrative, or project-management texts to indicate that materials, documents, plans, or proposals are being reviewed by multiple stakeholders together. It emphasizes joint assessment rather than individual action. It can be contrasted with the active phrase koosvaadata (to view together) or with simply vaadata läbi (to review/view through) depending on nuance and formality.

Examples:

- Dokumente koosvaadatakse enne allkirjastamist. (The documents are viewed together before signing.)

- Projekti riskid ja eelarve koosvaadatakse nii meeskonna kui ka juhtkonna poolt. (Project risks and budget are viewed together by the team and management.)

Related terms: koosvaatamine (the act of viewing together), vaadata (to view), koos- prefix usage in Estonian compounds.