Sünnitatakse

Sünnitatakse is the passive form of the Estonian verb "sündima," which translates to "to be born." Therefore, "sünnitatakse" literally means "is born" or "are born." This grammatical construction is used in Estonian to indicate that a birth has occurred or is occurring, without specifying who or what is performing the action of giving birth. It emphasizes the event of being born itself.

For instance, "Laps sünnitatakse haiglas" translates to "The child is born in the hospital." Here, "sünnitatakse" denotes the passive reception of birth. It is a common verb form used in official reports, news articles, and general conversation when discussing the act of birth. The subject of the sentence is the one being born, and the verb indicates that this happening is occurring to them. The agency of the birth-giver is not the focus of this construction.

The use of the passive voice in "sünnitatakse" is a standard feature of Estonian grammar, allowing for sentence structures where the subject is the recipient of the action. It's a direct and economical way to convey the information about a birth.