Pakutakse

Pakutakse is an Estonian verb form meaning “is offered” or “are offered.” It is the present tense passive form of the verb pakkuma (to offer). In Estonian the passive voice is commonly used for general statements about offerings, services, or options, and pakutakse does not specify a subject; the context provides who offers what.

Grammatical notes: Pakutakse is formed by adding the passive ending -takse to the stem of pakkuda. The form is used for both singular and plural subjects. The corresponding active present tense form is pakub (he/she/it offers). The past participle form pakutud is used as an adjective meaning “offered” or as a part of passive constructions in other tenses.

Usage: Pakutakse appears in menus, advertisements, speeches, and notices to describe what is available. Examples: “Kohvikus pakutakse laia valikut jooke.” “Üritusel pakutakse suupisteid ja jooke.” “Pakutakse ka taimseid valikuid.” The phrase can introduce offerings from businesses, institutions, or individuals and is a neutral, factual descriptor.

Related forms: The related noun pakkumine means “an offer” or “an offering.” The adjective form pakutud describes something that has been offered. These forms are part of the core vocabulary for describing services, products, and opportunities in Estonian.

See also: pakkuda, pakkumine, pakutud.