Mängitakse

Mängitakse is an Estonian verb form that expresses the present tense passive voice of the verb mängima, meaning to play. It translates roughly as “is played” or “are played” in English and is used when the actor performing the action is unknown, generic, or not stated.

Morphology and usage: The present passive form is created by attaching the suffix -takse to the verb stem (mängi-). The form does not overtly mark number; it can refer to a single or multiple subjects depending on context. It is commonly used in descriptions of activities such as sports, music, or games where the performer is not specified: for example, Mängitakse jalgpalli (Football is played) or Muusikat mängitakse kontserdil (Music is performed at a concert).

Examples: Mängitakse jalgpalli. Laulu mängitakse kontserdil. Pilli mängitakse klassis. These illustrate how the passive present conveys actions carried out without naming the agent.

Related forms: The related active present form is mängib (he/she/it plays). The active past is mängis (played). The past passive form is mängiti (was/were played). These forms show how Estonian verbs shift across voices and tenses while sharing the same root.

Notes: Mängitakse is a neutral, impersonal construction suitable for general statements, reporting, or descriptions where the doer is either unknown or irrelevant. It is one of several ways Estonian expresses passive meaning without a dedicated passive participle.