Kuivendada

Kuivendada is an Estonian verb meaning to remove moisture from something, i.e., to dry out or to desiccate. It denotes making an object dry by removing water content, using methods such as heating, air exposure, or absorption. The term covers both everyday drying (for example, drying fruit or herbs) and more technical desiccation used in laboratories or materials processing.

Etymology and form: The verb is formed from the adjective kuiv, meaning dry, with the causative suffix -enda, yielding “to cause to become dry.” It is a regular Estonian -enda verb and follows standard conjugation patterns for this class. As with other Estonian verbs, it takes a direct object: for example, one dries something by drying it.

Usage and contexts: Kuivendada is used when something is made dry through the removal of moisture. In daily language it might refer to drying food, herbs, or clothes. In scientific or industrial contexts it can describe desiccating samples, powders, or materials as part of a preservation, storage, or preparation process. The related noun kuivatamine refers to the process of drying, and the adjective kuivatatud means dried.

Notes: While kuivatada is a closely related term often used for drying in general, kuivendada emphasizes the act of causing dryness or desiccation, sometimes in a more technical or thorough sense. The choice between kuivatada and kuivendada depends on register and context, with kuivatada being common in everyday speech and kuivendada more common in formal or technical descriptions.