Pöörduda

Pöörduda is an Estonian verb meaning to turn to someone for help or information, to address or appeal to someone or something. It can also mean to revert to a topic or to return to a previous point in a discussion.

Etymology and form: The verb is built from the root pöör- meaning “to turn,” with the infinitive ending -da. It is commonly used with a target expressed in the phrase kellegi poole or with an institution or authority, for example to seek assistance or guidance from a person or organization.

Usage and examples: Pöörduda is used in formal and informal contexts to indicate seeking help or directing a question to someone. Examples include: Ma pöördusin arsti poole abi saamiseks. (I turned to a doctor for help.) Ta pöördus politseija poole. (He turned to the police.) Pöörduge meie poole, kui vajate lisainformatsiooni. (Please contact us if you need more information.)

Grammatical notes: The verb conjugates in standard Estonian as follows: present tense ma pöördun, sa pöördud, ta pöördub, me pöördume, te pöördute, nad pöörduvad. Past tense: ma pöördusin, sa pöördusid, ta pöördus, me pöördusime, te pöördusite, nad pöördusid. Infinitive: pöörduda. Imperative: pöördu! (singular), pöörduge! (plural/formal). The participle form is pöördunud, used in perfect constructions (e.g., olen pöördunud).

See also: pöördumine (the act of turning or turning to someone), related phrases such as pöörduma kohtusse or pöörduma asutuse poole.