Käitlema

Käitlema is an Estonian verb meaning to handle, process, or deal with something. It is used across contexts such as administration, information technology, logistics, and manufacturing. The sense ranges from physically handling objects to managing information or solving problems.

In everyday language, käitlema expresses taking responsibility for a task or matter, including organizing, coordinating, or carrying out required steps. In data-processing and ICT contexts, it refers to processing or manipulating data or information, whether in a database, a workflow, or an automated system. In logistics and manufacturing, it can denote the handling of goods, materials, or products as they move through a process or supply chain.

The noun form käitlemine (the act of handling or processing) is used to describe the act in more abstract terms, while a person who performs such activity may be referred to informally as a käitleja.

Käitlema is transitive and typically requires a direct object, with context clarifying whether the focus is on handling a task, processing information, or managing a situation. It is common in official documents and professional discourse when describing procedures, workflows, or quality-control steps.