Vallanduvad

Vallanduvad is a word form in Estonian grammar. It is the third-person plural present tense form of the verb vallanduma or, in some contexts, vallandama, depending on the exact meaning of the root in a sentence. The precise sense of vallanduvad can range from being overthrown or dismissed to revolting or defecting, with the intended nuance determined by the surrounding context and the verb’s lexical meaning.

Etymology and morphology: The form derives from the root vallanda- or its related stem, combined with the standard Estonian present-tense endings for third-person plural. The related nouns and participles help clarify meaning: vallandunud is the past participle meaning “overthrown” or “defected,” while vallandumine (the act noun) refers to the act of overthrow or defection. As a plural present form, vallanduvad typically denotes actions or states involving multiple subjects.

Usage: Vallanduvad occurs mainly in formal or historical, political, or analytical texts where groups, governments, or organizations are described as undergoing overthrow, dismissal, rebellion, or defection. The exact interpretation—whether overthrow, dismissal, or revolt—depends on the surrounding sentence and the specific verb sense being invoked. In everyday speech, more common synonyms or more specific verbs are often preferred.

See also: Related Estonian verb forms include vallandunud (past participle), vallandumine (the act of overthrow/defection), and other verb families describing political or organizational change. These forms share the same root and help express related ideas across different tenses and voices.