Püstitada

Püstitada is an Estonian verb meaning to erect, set up, or raise something in an upright position. It is used transitively to describe the act of placing a structure, monument, statue, signage, or other installation in a fixed position. The term can also appear in broader senses of establishing or instituting something, though for abstract concepts other verbs are more common.

Common objects include monuments (mälestusmärk), sculptures (skulptuur), buildings (ehitis, hoone), towers, lamps, or installations in public spaces. The verb is typically applied to physical constructs and public works, but can be used in formal or ceremonial contexts such as inaugurations or dedications.

Usage notes: püstitada is a regular verb of the first conjugation. It takes a direct object in the appropriate case for concrete objects, for example püstitada mälestusmärk (to erect a memorial). The action is described in various tenses with standard Estonian conjugation, such as püstitan, püstitad, püstitab, püstitas, püstitame, püstitate, püstitavad.

Examples: Tallinnas püstitati uus mälestusmärk. (A new memorial was erected in Tallinn.) Ettevõte plaanib püstitada skulptuuri pargile. (The company plans to erect a sculpture in the park.)

See also: synonyms and related concepts include ehitada (to build) and paigaldada (to install).