Täiendub

Täiendub is an Estonian verb form meaning “is augmented” or “is supplemented.” It is the third-person singular present tense of the verb täienduma, which denotes the process of becoming more complete by adding new elements. The root täiend- is related to addition or supplementation; related nouns include täiend (supplement, addition) and täiendus (additional material).

Usage and meaning

Täiendub is used to describe resources, information, plans, or other items that are being expanded or updated with new material. It conveys a passive or middle sense, indicating that the subject is undergoing an act of enhancement rather than actively performing it.

Grammatical notes

In Estonian, täienduma is an intransitive verb, and täiendub is its third-person singular present form. The verb can appear in neutral, descriptive contexts such as reporting, documentation, and academic writing. The related forms include täiendun (I am being augmented) and täiendunud (augmented/updated in past contexts).

Examples

- Teave täiendub pidevalt. (The information is being supplemented/updated continuously.)

See also

- täiendama (to supplement)

- täiend (supplement, addition)

- täiendus (additional material)

Täiendub thus functions as a concise descriptor for ongoing expansion or updating of content, data, or knowledge within Estonian texts.