Projekteeritakse

Projekteeritakse is the Estonian present-tense passive form of the verb projektides? No, of projektida/projektideerida meaning to design or plan a project. In use, the form expresses that a design or planning process is ongoing and that the agent performing the work is unspecified or not stated. The translation depends on context and can be rendered as “is being designed” or “is designed.”

Grammatical note: Projekteeritakse is a passive voice construction in the present tense. It is used when the subject performing the design is either unknown, generic, or not important to specify. The form is typically employed in official statements, project briefs, and news reports to indicate ongoing design activity without naming a designer or firm.

Usage and context: The word appears across fields such as architecture, civil engineering, urban planning, and product development. It signals that the project has moved from idea to planning, with detailed design work underway. It can combine with nouns referring to projects, plans, or facilities, e.g., a new bridge, road, building, or infrastructure program. In many cases, the subject remains implicit: “Uut maanteeprojekt projekteeritakse praegu” translates to “A new highway project is being designed currently.”

Etymology and related terms: The verb is formed from the Estonian root for design and drafting, with a passive present ending. Related terms include projekt (project), planeerimine (planning), and disain (design). See also terms for construction, planning processes, and project management in Estonian.