Takistab

Takistab is an Estonian verb meaning to hinder, impede, or prevent. It is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb takistama. The infinitive is takistada, and the related noun takistus means an obstacle or hindrance. The word is used across everyday language, in technical, legal, and political contexts, to describe actions or conditions that make something harder or impossible to occur.

Etymology and forms: Takistab derives from takistama, built on the root takistus, which denotes an obstacle. In present tense conjugation, the forms include: ma takistan, sa takistad, ta takistab, me takistame, te takistate, nad takistavad. The meaning remains consistent: to create or represent a hindrance to a process, goal, or movement.

Usage: Takistab is transitive, typically followed by a direct object or a clause describing what is being hindered. It often appears in discussions about obstacles in infrastructure, policy, or social contexts, as well as in everyday situations where a factor slows progress or blocks action. The nuance emphasizes the effect of preventing or restricting rather than simply delaying.

Examples:

- Kõrged piirangud takistavad projekti edenemist.

- Tekkivad viivitused takistavad raviajakirje järgimist.

See also: takistus (obstacle), takistama (to hinder, to impede, to prevent).