Modellivad

Modellivad is an Estonian verb form. It is the present tense, third-person plural form of modellida, meaning to model or to create a model.

Usage: The form is used when referring to multiple subjects performing modeling tasks. In scientific and technical contexts, it describes constructing models, simulations, or prototypes. In a general sense, it can indicate the activity of creating representations or abstractions of real-world systems.

Examples: Nad modellivad erinevaid stsenaariume, et hinnata süsteemi käitumist. (They model different scenarios to assess the system's behavior.) Nad modellivad 3D-mudeleid, et visuaalselt esitada konstruktsiooni. (They model 3D models to visually represent the construction.) Õppejõud modellivad matemaatilisi mudeleid populatsiooni kasvu kirjeldamiseks. (Researchers model mathematical models to describe population growth.)

Etymology: The verb is formed from the noun modell (model) plus the infinitive suffix -ida. The form modellivad specifically marks third-person plural present. Related terms include modell (model) and mudel (model/representation), which are used in similar technical or descriptive contexts.

See also: mudel, modell, modelling.