Näidake

Näidake is an Estonian verb form meaning "please show" or "show (to someone)." It is the imperative mood of the verb näidata, which means to show or to display. In Estonian grammar, näidake is used for the second-person plural address and for formal singular address, while the informal singular imperative is näita.

Näidake appears in a wide range of contexts, from everyday speech to written instructions and user interfaces. It can introduce demonstrations, explanations, or procedures, such as in classroom directions, product demonstrations, or software prompts. In UI text, it may appear as a command or prompt telling users to reveal or display information, for example in settings or help dialogs.

Translations of näidake include "show," "display," or "demonstrate" depending on context. The word is often softened with palun ("please"): "Palun näidake" means "Please show." The form is distinct from näita (singular informal imperative). As with many Estonian imperatives, the choice between näidake and näita communicates the level of formality or the number of addressees. The verb is part of standard Estonian vocabulary and is widely understood across dialects and registers.