Osaletakse

Osaletakse is an Estonian verb form. It is the third-person plural present tense passive form of the verb "osaleda," which means "to participate" or "to take part." Therefore, "osaletakse" translates to "is/are participated" or "is/are taken part in." This grammatical form is used when the subject of the sentence is not actively performing the action, but rather is the recipient of the action, and the focus is on the action itself rather than the doer.

For example, in the sentence "Üritusel osaletakse palju," the literal translation would be "At the event is participated much." A more natural English translation would be "The event is well-attended" or "Many people participate in the event." The passive voice construction with "osaletakse" emphasizes the attendance or participation rather than naming the individuals who are attending. It is commonly used in contexts where the specific individuals are unknown, unimportant, or when a general statement about a process or event is being made. This form is a characteristic feature of Estonian grammar, highlighting the importance of passive constructions in conveying information.