Moodustuda

Moodustuda is an Estonian verb meaning to come into existence, to be formed, or to consist of certain elements. It is used to describe the emergence or formation of natural phenomena, groups, structures, or substances.

Etymology and related terms: The verb is derived from moodustama, meaning “to form,” with the -uda infinitive suffix. Related forms include moodustamine (formation) and moodustuvus (formation as a process).

Usage and grammar: Moodustuda is intransitive and typically does not take a direct object. The subject is the entity that forms or arises, often as a result of processes, conditions, or interactions of parts. It is common in scientific, geographic, and sociocultural contexts to describe how something comes into being. For example: Uus ökosüsteem moodustub erinevatest liikidest ja nende omavahelisest suhtest. Küla moodustub hoonetest, tänavast ja elanikkonnast.

See also: moodustama, moodustus, moodustuvus.