Parandada

Parandada is an Estonian verb meaning to repair, fix, correct, amend, or improve something. It can refer to physical repairs as well as to correcting errors or enhancing a situation.

Etymology and grammar: Parandada is formed from the noun parandus (repair, amendment) and belongs to the common Estonian -da verb class. Like other -da verbs, it follows standard Estonian conjugation patterns and can combine with auxiliary verbs to form compound tenses.

Usage and nuances: The verb covers a range of contexts, from tangible repairs to abstract improvements. Common collocations include parandada vigu (to correct mistakes), parandada seadet or parandada masina (to repair a device), and parandada olukorda (to improve the situation). In editing and software domains, parandada is used for patching or refining—parandada koodi (to fix code) or parandada teksti (to edit text).

Forms and related words: The past participle parandatud means repaired. The corresponding verb stem allows formation of compound tenses with olema, such as olen parandanud (“I have repaired”). Related nouns include parandus (repair, amendment) and related forms such as parandaja (repairer/adjuster).

See also: parandama, parandatud, parandus, viga. Parandada is a basic, widely used Estonian verb for describing both practical repairs and corrective improvements in various domains.