Varjatakse

Varjatakse is an Estonian verb form derived from varjata, meaning to hide. It denotes the passive voice in the present tense and is used to indicate that something is being hidden or concealed, without specifying the agent. The form is common in formal writing, journalism, and descriptions where disclosure is withheld or uncertain. The corresponding participle is varjatud (hidden), and the noun varjamine or varjamine refers to the act of concealing.

Grammatical notes: Varjatakse is formed by attaching a passive suffix to the verb stem varjata, yielding a construction that does not specify who hides the information. This makes it suitable for impersonal or general statements about concealment. The form can be used with time expressions to indicate ongoing concealment and often appears in reports or policy texts.

Usage: Varjatakse is used to describe non-disclosure or concealment by authorities, organizations, or individuals, as well as natural processes that lead to hidden information. It frequently appears in news reports, official documents, and descriptive prose where the focus is on the state of concealment rather than on the actor. It contrasts with avalikustatakse (to disclose) and related terms that express exposure rather than concealment. The past participle varjatud is employed attributively or predicatively, as in varjatud teave (hidden information).