Täheldate

Täheldate is the Estonian verb form used to address multiple people in the present tense. It is the second-person plural present indicative form of the verb täheldama, which means to notice, perceive, or become aware of something. The verb täheldama belongs to the class of Estonian -da verbs and follows standard patterning for present tense endings, so täheldate corresponds to “you (all) notice” or “you are noticing.”

In use, täheldate signals a conscious act of noticing or realizing something that may require attention or reflection. It often appears in formal, analytical, or descriptive contexts, where speakers point out a perceptual or cognitive realization rather than a simple sensory observation. The form can be contrasted with märkate, a more everyday synonym meaning “you notice,” which can refer to both perception and awareness in a broader sense.

Common derivatives include täheldus (the act of noticing or perception) and täheldatav (observable, noticeable). These terms help express related ideas such as the quality or presence of perceptual data in discourse.

Examples of usage:

- Te täheldate, et ilm on muutunud. (You notice that the weather has changed.)

- Te täheldate ilmselt, kuidas olukord areneb. (You will likely notice how the situation develops.)

Overall, täheldate is a precise, somewhat formal way to indicate that a group of listeners is perceiving or becoming aware of something, often within written or analytic Estonian.