Tõdetakse

Tõdetakse is an Estonian verb in the passive voice, third person plural, present tense. It translates to "it is proven," "it is established," or "it is confirmed." This form is used when stating a fact or a conclusion that is generally accepted or has been verified through evidence. The singular passive form is "tõendatakse," meaning "it is proven."

The verb derives from "tõdema," which means to ascertain, prove, or confirm. The passive voice construction in Estonian often uses the "-takse" suffix, indicating that the action is being done to the subject by an unspecified agent or by the general state of things. Therefore, "tõdetakse" implies that a certain statement or situation is recognized as true or valid without necessarily pinpointing who or what did the proving.

Examples of its usage might include scientific findings, legal judgments, or widely accepted historical facts. For instance, a sentence like "Et kliima soojeneb, tõdetakse laialdaselt" translates to "It is widely confirmed that the climate is warming." The emphasis is on the established nature of the fact, rather than on the specific individuals or methods that led to its confirmation. It is a common grammatical construction for conveying objective truths or verified information in Estonian.