Kustutage

Kustutage is the Estonian verb form used to issue a delete or erase command to a group. It is the second-person plural (or polite) imperative of kustutama, meaning to delete, erase or extinguish. The form is commonly encountered in written instructions, forms, and especially on user interfaces as a command label.

In usage, kustutage directs multiple people or a group to perform the deletion. The corresponding singular imperative is kustuta, used when addressing a single person. The negative imperative is ärge kustutage, meaning “do not delete.” In practice, kustutage appears on prompts and buttons such as “Kustutage valitud kirjed” (Delete the selected records) or “Kustutage failid” (Delete files). The plural/polite form is often chosen in formal or shared contexts, while the singular form is typical for a single-target action.

Language notes and related terms: kustutama is a basic Estonian verb for removing or erasing something. Related nominal forms include kustutamine (deletion/erasure) and kustutatav (deletable). The imperative mood, including kustutage, is a common tool in Estonian for giving direct instructions in both everyday language and technical writing.