Rõhutage

Rõhutage is the imperative mood form of the Estonian verb rõhutama, meaning to emphasize, stress, or highlight. It is used to instruct a group or a formal audience to draw attention to certain points, facts, or arguments, typically in speech, writing, or presentations.

Etymology and usage context: The verb rõhutama conveys the act of making something stand out in a discussion or text. Rõhutage appears in professional, academic, or media language where clear emphasis on key elements is desired. In more informal speech, speakers might use singular imperatives such as rõhuta or other phrasing, but rõhutage is appropriate for addressing multiple people or a polite audience.

Grammar and related forms: Rõhutage is the second-person plural or polite imperative form. Related forms include the infinitive rõhutama (to emphasize), and the noun rõhutus (emphasis, stress). Other related adjectives or participles describe emphasis in different contexts but are less common in everyday use.

Usage notes: When using rõhutage, it is common to direct attention to the main points, important factors, or reasons supporting a position. It is frequently found in written instructions, guidelines, reports, or presentations. To avoid overemphasis, it should be used purposefully and not repeated excessively within the same text.

Example sentences: Rõhutage oma aruande peamised jooned. Rõhutage, miks see lahendus on parem kui alternatiivid.

See also: rõhutama, rõhutus, rõhutav.