Väljendavate

Väljendavate is a grammatical form in Estonian, being a present active participle derived from the verb väljendada, which means “to express.” As a participle, väljendav forms function as an adjective-like modifier, describing nouns by indicating that they are in the act of expressing something or capable of expression. The form väljendavate represents one of the inflected endings used when the participle agrees with a plural noun in certain cases.

In use, väljendavate can appear in attributive positions, such as before a noun, or in more complex noun phrases to convey nuances of expression, manner, or style. For example, phrases built with this participle may refer to expressive features, ways of speaking, or the act of expressing thoughts or emotions. Typical contexts include academic writing on language, rhetoric, or literary analysis, where the emphasis is on how something is expressed rather than what is expressed.

The base form of the participle is väljendav, meaning “expressing” or “expressive.” Väljendavate is one inflected form used to harmonize with the surrounding case and number in a sentence. Related forms include the present participle färd form variants such as väljendav (singular) and väljendavad (finite verb form or plural participle). The usage of this participle is characteristic of Estonian descriptive and analytic styles, where non-finite verb forms contribute to precise characterization of actions and manners.

See also: väljendav, väljendada, present active participle, Estonian grammar.