Lammutatakse

Lammutatakse is the passive present tense form of the Estonian verb lammutama, meaning to demolish. It is used when the agent carrying out the demolition is not specified or unknown, and the focus is on the structure being demolished. For example, Hoone lammutatakse translates to The building is being demolished.

Common subjects of lammutatakse are buildings, bridges, and other structures. The phrase appears in planning documents, construction announcements, and news reports to indicate that a structure will or is in the process of being torn down. The exact timing—whether it is happening now or planned for the near future—is clarified by context.

In practice, demolition activities are typically governed by regulatory, safety, and environmental considerations. Demolition generally requires authorization from local authorities and adherence to safety protocols, waste management practices, and noise controls. When a property is legally protected as cultural heritage, demolition may be restricted or prohibited unless special exemptions are granted.

Related terms include lammutamine, the act of demolishing, and lammutustööd, demolition work. These terms describe the broader process and activities associated with tearing down structures, not only the single state described by lammutatakse.