Pälvisid

Pälvisid is the third-person plural past tense form of the Estonian verb pälvima, which means to win, earn, obtain, or secure. It is used to describe that a plural subject achieved something in the past. The infinitive pälvima belongs to Estonian verbs formed with the suffix -ma, and pälvisid is formed by adding the past tense ending -sid to the stem. The corresponding singular past tense form is pälvis.

In usage, pälvisid commonly appears in sentences about awards, titles, recognition, or other earned outcomes. It is appropriate in formal and narrative contexts, including news reports, biographies, and sports or competition results.

Examples:

Nad pälvisid auhinna. They won a prize.

Nad pälvisid tiitli ja tunnustust. They earned the title and recognition.

Nuances: The verb often conveys merit or rightful entitlement and can carry a ceremonial or formal tone. It should not be confused with verbs that indicate merely winning in a competitive sense without the nuances of merit.