Tihendavad

Tihendavad is the third-person plural present tense form of the Estonian verb tihendama, which means to compress, condense, or densify. The term is used to describe processes or actions that make something more compact, denser, or tighter. In broader use it can refer to physical densification, data compression, or the figurative act of making something more concise or forcefully presented. Context determines whether the meaning is about material properties, information processing, or persuasive emphasis.

Etymology and form: The verb tihendama is derived from the root tihend-, connected to the word tihedus (density). Tihendavad is one of its standard present-tense forms for subjects in the plural. Related forms include tihendan (I condense), tihendad (you condense), tihendab (he/she condenses), tihendame (we condense), and tihendate (you all condense). The noun forms tihendamine (condensation, densification) and tihedus (density) are closely related in meaning and usage.

Usage: Tihendavad is commonly found in scientific and technical writing to describe processes that reduce volume or increase compactness, such as material compression, condensation of gases, or data reduction. It can also appear in everyday language when speaking loosely about making explanations or arguments more concise or forceful. The exact nuance depends on the context and the accompanying nouns or adjectives.

See also: tihendamine, tihedus, tihendaja.