Töötleme

Töötleme is the Estonian present tense form of the verb töötlema, meaning "we process." It denotes the act of handling, transforming, or analyzing information, data, or materials by a subject that includes the speaker. The infinitive is töötlema, and related noun forms include töötlemine (the processing) and töötlus (processing or treatment).

In use, töötleme functions as a finite verb specifying ongoing processing carried out by a group. Other forms of the same verb include töötlen (I process), töötled (you process), töötleb (he/she/it processes), töötlete (you all process), and töötlevad (they process). The word is common in technical, administrative, and everyday contexts where data or input must be prepared, analyzed, or transformed.

Contexts and nuances: in information technology and data handling, töötlemet võib viidata kõigile sammudele alates sissevõtmisest ja analüüsist kuni väljundite koostamiseni. In legal and regulatory language, isikuandmete töötlemine (the processing of personal data) is a standard expression, particularly in discussions related to privacy and data protection such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The term can also apply to processing physical materials, documents, images, or other content, depending on the domain.

Relation to related terms: the noun for the general concept is typically töötlemine or töötlus, while the verb form töötlema covers the action itself. As with other Estonian verbs, correct usage depends on subject and tense, with töötleme specifically marking first-person plural present.