Toetutakse

Toetutakse is an Estonian word that translates to "is/are relied upon," "is/are supported," or "is/are based on" in English. It is the passive or impersonal form of the verb "toetuma," which means to lean, to rely, or to be based. This grammatical form is commonly used in Estonian to express a situation where something or someone is the foundation, basis, or source of support for something else, without explicitly stating who or what is doing the relying or supporting.

For instance, a sentence like "Uuring toetutakse uuele teooriale" would mean "The study is based on a new theory." Here, "toetutakse" indicates that the study's foundation is the new theory, without specifying who conducted the study or who decided to base it on that theory. Similarly, "Riik toetutakse oma kodanikele" translates to "The country is reliant on its citizens" or "The country relies on its citizens." The impersonal nature of "toetutakse" emphasizes the general state of reliance rather than singling out specific actors. This grammatical construction is a common feature in Estonian, contributing to a more abstract or generalized way of expressing relationships and dependencies.