Tõstatades

Tõstatades is an Estonian word that translates to "raising" or "lifting" in English. It is the present active participle of the verb "tõstma," which means to lift or raise. This form can be used in various grammatical contexts within the Estonian language.

As a participle, tõstatades often functions adverbially, describing an action that is happening concurrently with another action. For example, "Ta kõndis mööda tänavat, tõstatades käsi tervituseks" translates to "He walked down the street, raising his hands in greeting." In this sentence, "tõstatades" modifies the verb "kõndis" (walked), indicating that the raising of hands happened during the act of walking.

The word can also be used more generally to refer to the act of bringing something up or elevating it, both physically and figuratively. For instance, "Uue projekti tõstatades ettevõte soovis parandada oma mainet" could mean "By raising a new project, the company aimed to improve its reputation." Here, "tõstatades" refers to initiating or launching something new. The context of the sentence is crucial for understanding the precise meaning of "tõstatades." It is a versatile word in Estonian, allowing for nuanced descriptions of actions and processes.