Kordatakse

Kordatakse is a form of the Estonian verb kordama, meaning to repeat or reiterate. In its present passive form, kordatakse translates to “is repeated” or “is being repeated.” It is used when the agent performing the repetition is not specified or when a general statement about repetition is made.

Grammatical and morphological notes: Kordatakse belongs to the passive voice and present tense in Estonian. The passive construction in Estonian commonly uses the suffix -takse, yielding forms like kordatakse from the verb stem kord-. This form is often used in instructional, formal, or neutral discourse to describe repeated actions without naming a specific actor.

Usage: The word appears frequently in educational texts, manuals, news reporting, and procedural descriptions to indicate that something should or does occur again. It functions as a broad, impersonal construct suitable for conveying repetition without attributing it to a particular subject.

Examples:

- Sõnu kordatakse, et neid paremini meelde jätta. (The words are repeated to help remember them better.)

- Kordatakse protsessi, et tagada õige tulemuse saamine. (The process is repeated to ensure the correct result.)

Related terms: kordama (to repeat), kordamine (repetition), kordus (repeat or re-run). These forms are connected through the same root and describe various aspects of repeating actions.

See also:

- Estonian verbs and passive constructions

- Repetition in language and pedagogy

- Grammar of Estonian mood and voice

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