Otsustavaid

Otsustavaid is an Estonian word form derived from the adjective otsustav, meaning decisive or resolute. It is the inflected form used with plural nouns, typically in partitive or other situational cases, to describe actions, decisions, or qualities that are characterized by decisiveness. In practice, otsustavaid commonly appears in phrases such as otsustavaid tegusid (decisive deeds) or otsustavaid otsuseid (decisive decisions).

Etymology and form: otsustav comes from the verb otsustada (to decide) and the participial suffix -tav, which yields adjectives describing a characteristic related to the verb’s meaning. The form otsustavaid is the plural, attributive form used with a plural noun. This morphological pattern is typical for Estonian adjectives that modify plural nouns in certain cases, especially the partitive.

Usage and nuance: otsustavaid carries a clear connotation of effectiveness and firmness in decision-making. It is common in formal or descriptive writing, including politics, leadership, business, and sports, where decisiveness is a notable trait. It is closely related to synonyms such as otsustusvõimeline (capable of deciding) and otsusekindel (firm in decisions), though each word carries its own stylistic shade.

See also: otsustav, otsustada, otsustusvõime, otsusekindlus.

Note: otsustavaid is not a standalone concept; rather, it is a grammatical form of otsustav used to modify plural nouns in contexts where decisiveness is being described.