Suostuvad

Suostuvad is the Estonian present tense, third-person plural form of the verb suostuma, meaning to consent or agree. The form denotes that the subjects have given their assent to a proposal, request, or condition. It is used in everyday speech as well as in formal or administrative contexts to indicate willingness to comply or participate.

Usage and construction

Suostuma commonly takes an infinitive to indicate agreement to perform an action, for example, suostuma osalema (to agree to participate) or suostuma tegema midagi (to agree to do something). It can also appear with a direct object referring to a condition or terms, as in suostuvad tingimustele (they agree to the terms). The negative form is ei suostu, meaning “they do not agree/consent.” The verb is frequently used in negotiations, agreements, and legal or official discussions.

Conjugation and related forms

The present tense forms include ma suostun, sa suustud, ta suostub, me suostume, te suostute, nad suostuvad. The noun form related to this concept is suostumine, meaning consent or assent. Related adjectives or terms may describe the willingness or the act of consenting.

Notes

Suostuma implies voluntary consent after consideration or negotiation; it is distinct from simply allowing something by permission or from coercive compliance. It is a common and versatile verb in Estonian, applicable in personal, professional, and civic discourse.