Nõrgestad

Nõrgestad is an Estonian verb. It is the second-person singular past tense form of the verb nõrgendama, which means to weaken, to debilitate, or to diminish. Therefore, "nõrgestad" translates to "you weakened," "you debilitated," or "you diminished" in English. This form would be used in a sentence to describe an action of weakening performed by a single individual in the past. For example, "Sa nõrgestad oma vastast" could mean "You weakened your opponent." The verb nõrgendama itself is derived from the adjective nõrk, meaning weak. The suffix -enda often indicates a causative meaning, thus transforming the adjective "weak" into the verb "to make weak." Understanding the conjugation of Estonian verbs is crucial for accurate communication. Nõrgestad specifically places the action onto the subject "you" and situates it in the past tense. It is a common verb used in various contexts, from describing physical weakening to the diminishing of influence or power.