Laenutada

Laenutada is an Estonian verb meaning to lend or loan out an item to someone else for a period of time. The term is formed from the noun laen, meaning loan, with the derivational suffix -utada, and it is linked to related vocabulary such as laenama and laenutus, which center on lending and loans more generally.

In use, laenutada is commonly encountered in contexts involving libraries, rental services, and informal borrowing between individuals. It emphasizes the act of making an object available on loan rather than the act of borrowing it. Like other Estonian verbs ending in -uda, laenutada follows standard conjugation patterns, with form changes according to person, number, and mood.

Semantically, laenutada can be preferred when describing the service or process of lending—for example, when a library or rental shop lends items to patrons. The term helps distinguish the act of placing an item in loan circulation from acts related to borrowing or receiving a loan. Related nouns and terms include laenutus (the lending or loaning process) and laenutaja (the lender or lending institution).

See also: laen, laenama, laenutus, laenutaja. This article focuses on the linguistic usage and basic meaning of laenutada. For historical development, regional variants, or more specialized senses, consult Estonian-language reference works.