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
Common derivatives include täheldus (the act of noticing or perception) and täheldatav (observable, noticeable). These terms
- 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