Korrigeerides

Korrigeerides is an Estonian adverbial participle derived from the verb korrigeerida, meaning to correct. It functions as a non-finite verb form that marks simultaneous action with the main clause, roughly equivalent to "while correcting" or "by correcting" in English. The form is used to add context about how an action is performed or why something happens.

In formation, korrigeerides is created by attaching the suffix -des to the stem korrigeer- and is used with an implied subject, typically the same as the subject of the main clause. It does not carry its own finite tense; the time of the action is understood from context.

Usage: The participle appears mostly in written Estonian, especially in formal, descriptive, or instructional prose. It can connect clauses smoothly without using explicit conjunctions. It may be placed before or after the main clause, with a comma separating the clauses, and the surrounding sentence should avoid ambiguity about who is performing the action.

Examples:

- Teksti korrigeerides avastasin mitu viga. (While correcting the text, I found many mistakes.)

- Korrigeerides teksti, tegin parandused. (While correcting the text, I made corrections.)

See also: Estonian grammar, Adverbial participles, korrigeerida.