Tutvustama

Tutvustama is an Estonian verb meaning to introduce or present someone or something to another person, or to give an initial explanation or briefing about a topic. It is used to acquaint a person with a person, place, object, or concept.

It is a transitive verb commonly used in social, professional, and educational contexts. Examples include introducing a person to others (Ma tutvustan sind oma kolleegile), presenting a topic to an audience (Ta tutvustas projekti meeskonnale), or introducing a company or system to someone (Ta tutvustab ettevõtet uutele klientidele).

Related forms include the noun tutvustus (an introduction or briefing) and the adjective tutvustav. The verb follows standard Estonian conjugation, for example: present tense forms such as tutvustan, tutvustad, tutvustab, tutvustame, tutvustate, tutvustavad; past tense forms such as tutvustasin, tutvustasid, tutvustas. The passive form is tutvustatakse.

Usage notes: In formal language, tutvustamine can refer to official introductions or briefings, while tutvustama is more general and versatile. It is commonly used with a recipient and the thing being introduced, reflecting Estonian syntax and case usage.