Pildistame

Pildistame is an Estonian verb form meaning “we photograph.” It is the first-person plural present tense of the verb pildistama, which denotes the act of taking pictures. The word can stand on its own as a sentence, for example in slogans or everyday speech: Pildistame pargis – we are taking pictures in the park; or as an exhortation in the form Let’s photograph, akin to a call to action.

Etymology and related forms: Pildistama is formed from the noun pilt, meaning picture, with the verb-forming suffix -istama, used in Estonian to create verbs related to performing an action with or upon the root meaning. Related words include pildistamine (the act of photographing), pildistaja (photographer), and pilt (picture/image). The present tense forms include pildistan (I photograph), pildistad (you photograph), pildistab (he/she/it photographs), pildistame (we photograph), pildistate (you photograph, plural), and pildistavad (they photograph).

Usage and context: Pildistame is commonly used in everyday Estonian to describe collective photographic activity. It can appear in casual speech, media headlines, social media campaigns, or collaborative photo projects. As a slogan or title, it signals a collective focus on capturing moments or documenting environments, often employed to invite participation or highlight communal photography efforts.

See also: Pildistamine (the act of photographing), pilt (picture/image), pildistaja (photographer).