Lülitame

Lülitame is an Estonian verb form meaning “we switch on” or “we turn on.” It is the present tense, first-person plural form of the verb lülitama, used when the speaker includes others in the action of activating a device, system, or function.

The verb lülitama is widely used in everyday language as well as in technical and instructional contexts. It is connected to the noun lüliti, which means “switch,” from which the verb form is derived. The present tense form lülitame signals a shared action by the speaker and others.

In practice, lülitame is used with objects referring to things being turned on or with the particle sisse to indicate activation of a device or feature. Examples include: Lülitame telekas sisse. (We switch the TV on.) Lülitame valguslambi sisse. (We turn the light on.) Lülitame kogu süsteemi sisse. (We activate the entire system.)

Usage notes: lülitame is a neutral, common construction suitable for spoken and written Estonian. It appears in everyday conversation, manuals, and settings where a group action of turning something on is described.