Korrastame

Korrastame is an Estonian verb form corresponding to the first-person plural present tense of korrastama, meaning to tidy up, restore order, fix, or organize. It translates roughly as “we tidy up” or “let us tidy up” in English and is used in everyday speech and writing to describe collective action.

Etymology and related forms: Korrastama is built from korras, meaning in order or tidy, with the verbal suffix -tama. The noun korrastamine denotes the act of tidying up or restoring order. Related concepts include korras (in order) and the imperative forms korrasta (singular) and korrastage (plural). The word fits into a broader family around organizing and maintenance actions.

Usage: Korrastame appears when speakers refer to a group undertaking to clean, repair, or organize a space or project. It can describe household tasks, renovations, or improvements to public or communal areas, and it may function as a slogan or rallying cry in casual contexts to emphasize collective action.

See also: korrastamine; korras; korda; korrastama.