Selekteerima

Selekteerima is an Estonian verb that translates to "to select" or "to choose" in English. It implies a process of making a deliberate choice from a group of options or items based on certain criteria. The verb is commonly used in everyday language to describe the act of picking out something specific.

For instance, one might selekteerima fruits from a basket, selecting the ripest ones. In a more technical context, it can refer to selecting data from a database or choosing specific parameters for a scientific experiment. The act of selekteerima often involves evaluation and comparison to arrive at the most suitable option.

The passive form of the verb is selekteeritama, meaning "to be selected" or "to be chosen." This is used when the focus is on the item or person being chosen rather than the one doing the choosing. For example, a candidate might be selekteeritama for a job position, indicating they have been chosen from a pool of applicants.

The noun form derived from the verb is selektsioon, which means "selection" or "choice." This noun refers to the result of the selection process or the act of selection itself. The verb selekteerima is a fundamental part of the Estonian vocabulary, essential for expressing the concept of making choices.