Suurenda

Suurenda is a word in Estonian. It is the imperative singular form of the verb suurendama, meaning “to enlarge” or “to increase.” It is commonly used to instruct someone to make something larger, such as a picture or text, or to zoom in on a display.

Etymology and grammar: The verb is formed from the adjective suur- meaning “big” plus the -end- verbal noun suffix and the -ama infinitive. The imperative mood in its singular form is suurenda, used when addressing one person directly. The plural or formal imperative is suurendage.

Usage: In everyday Estonian, Suurenda appears in imperative constructions such as “Suurenda pilt” (Enlarge the image) or on software buttons labeled “Suurenda” to indicate a zoom-in action. It can also appear in phrases like “Suurenda esitatud teksti” (increase the displayed text).

See also: Vähenda, which means “decrease” or “zoom out,” and suurendus, the noun for enlargement or magnification. While Suurenda is primarily a verb, it is often encountered in digital interfaces or written instructions where a direct command to enlarge or increase is required. There are no widely recognized uses of Suurenda as a proper noun.