Sõltutakse

Sõltutakse is an Estonian verb form that represents the passive present tense of sõltuma, meaning to depend or be contingent. It is used to express dependence or contingency in a general or impersonal way, often when the actor is not specified.

In usage, sõltutakse appears in constructions where the emphasis is on the factor or condition that determines an outcome rather than on an agent performing an action. The form is typically found in formal, academic, or bureaucratic language. It is commonly used with phrases that indicate what something depends on, such as a following clause or a genitive noun phrase describing the basis of the dependence. In everyday spoken Estonian, speakers more often use the active form sõltub to indicate which subject depends on what.

Semantically, sõltutakse conveys that a result or decision is contingent on certain conditions. It highlights the relational dependence between elements in a statement, rather than describing an action carried out by a person or entity. This impersonal or generalized usage helps frame situations where the outcome hinges on external factors.

Related forms and terms include sõltuma (to depend), which is the active infinitive, and sõltuvus (dependence or addiction), a noun that captures a broader sense of reliance or dependence. Sõltutakse contrasts with these terms by focusing on the state of dependence itself in a passive or impersonal construction.