Vallutab

Vallutab is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Estonian verb vallutada, meaning to conquer, subdue, or to captivate. The verb vallutada belongs to a common class of Estonian verbs and is used in both literal and figurative contexts. The form vallutab and related forms are widely used in historical writing, military reporting, and cultural commentary.

Usage: In literal sense, it describes taking control of territory or defeating opponents. In metaphorical use, it can describe winning someone's favor or attracting attention. The form can be found with various subjects, for example, Võim vallutab maad (Power conquers land) or Ta vallutab publikut (He captivates the audience).

Conjugation and related forms: The verb vallutada has present forms such as vallutan (I conquer), vallutad (you conquer), vallutab (he/she/it conquers), vallutame (we conquer), vallutate (you all conquer), vallutavad (they conquer). The past tense is vallutas, and the past participle is vallutanud. The derived noun vallutus means conquest, and vallutaja means conqueror; the adjective vallutav means conquering or captivating.

See also: Estonian language verbs; vallutada; vallutus; vallutaja.