Paranduda

Paranduda is an Estonian verb meaning to become better or to improve, and it can also convey the sense that something is corrected or amended. It is used intransitively, describing a change of state that the subject undergoes rather than an action performed on a direct object. Typical domains include health, weather, or general conditions, as well as situations where a mistake, process, or situation improves over time.

Etymology and related forms: Paranduda is derived from the root parand-, which is associated with repair and correction. The related noun parandus refers to a repair or correction, and parandamine denotes improvement or correction as a process. The transitive verb parandada means to repair or fix something, and is distinct from paranduda, which describes becoming improved.

Usage notes: Paranduda is commonly used to talk about natural or unaided improvement (such as recovery from illness, better weather, or a situation that improves). It can also appear in contexts where a prior issue is corrected or amended, though the exact nuance depends on surrounding wording and context. In contrast to parandada, paranduda does not take a direct object; the change is attributed to the subject itself.

See also: parandada, parandus, parandamine, Estonian verbs of the -uda conjugation.

This article provides a concise overview of the verb’s core meaning, usage, and related forms in Estonian.