Täpsustan

Täpsustan is an Estonian verb form meaning I clarify, I specify, or I make more precise. It is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb täpsustama, which means to clarify or to specify. The verb derives from täpsus (precision, exactness) and is related to the adjective täpne meaning precise.

Forms and related terms

Täpsustama is the infinitive, from which the present tense is formed (täpsustan, täpsustad, täpsustab, etc.). Related nouns include täpsustus (a clarification, specification) and täpsustusvõte (a technique of clarification). The active participle is täpsustav. These forms are used to discuss making statements more exact or removing ambiguity.

Usage

Täpsustan is used in both spoken and written Estonian when the speaker intends to add precision to a statement or to remove ambiguity. It commonly appears in formal communication, academic writing, and professional discourse, as well as in everyday conversation when someone wants to specify details or correct a misunderstanding. Typical contexts include presenting a clarification after a potentially unclear claim or after receiving questions about a message.

Examples

- Ma täpsustan, mida ma täpselt mõtlen. (I will clarify exactly what I mean.)

- Vabanda, täpsustan oma varasema väite. (Sorry, I will clarify my previous claim.)

- Kas saaksid täpsustada, millest täpselt räägid? (Could you specify exactly what you are talking about?)

Notes

Täpsustan is a semantically specific verb used to address precision and clarity in communication. Its proper use helps reduce misinterpretation by making statements more exact.