Pakendab

Pakendab is a form of the Estonian verb pakendada, meaning to wrap or to package. It is the present tense, third-person singular form, used with a subject in the third person, such as ta (he/she/it). As a transitive verb, pakendab requires a direct object, typically the item being wrapped or packaged.

Grammatical notes: In Estonian, verbs agree with the subject in person and number. The base verb pakendada appears in various forms such as pakendan (I package), pakendad (you package), and pakendab (he/she/it packages). The infinitive is pakendada, and related derived forms include pakend (packaging) and pakendaja (packer or packaging worker). Verbs of this class behave regularly in standard Estonian grammar.

Usage and examples: Pakendab is commonly used in everyday and commercial contexts. Example sentences include: Ta pakendab kingituse hoolikalt. Me pakendame kaubad kiiresti ja korralikult. Pakendab viimistlusi, kui pakk välja näeb puhas ja ohutu. The verb often appears in logistics, retail, shipping, and crafts to describe the act of wrapping or enclosing items for protection or presentation.

Etymology and related terms: The word originates from the noun pakend (packaging), with the -da infinitive form pakendada. Related terms include pakend, pakendaja (someone who packages), and pakenditehas (packaging plant). In broader usage, pakendab contrasts with other Estonian verbs for handling objects, such as kirjuta (write) or lõika (cut), highlighting the action of enclosing or preparing items for transport or gifting.