Väljendusid

Väljendusid is in Estonian a verb form commonly interpreted as the past tense of the verb väljenduma, meaning to express oneself or to manifest. It describes actions where speakers or subjects expressed feelings, thoughts, or attitudes, often observable in behavior, facial expressions, or spoken words. The form is used with plural subjects, for example nad väljendusid (they expressed themselves).

Etymology and morphology reflect standard Estonian verb formation: the root väljendu- combines with the past tense suffix -sid to indicate third-person plural past. In contemporary prose it is most often found in narrative or descriptive passages, where authors recount how people conveyed their inner states. Because Estonian has many synonymous ways to express expression, väljendusid may appear alongside other verbs or phrases that indicate showing or revealing emotions or opinions.

Usage considerations include tone and register. Väljendusid tends to be found in literary, journalistic, or academic contexts rather than casual speech, where simpler constructions might be preferred. The term is closely related to the related noun väljaendus and to verbs such as väljenduma and väljendada, which cover broader notions of expression, articulation, and representation.

See also: väljendus, väljendama, väljenduma, väljendamine. In linguistic discussions, väljendus as a general category of outward manifestation of internal states, while väljendusid as a concrete past-tense verb form refers to specific past actions of expressing oneself.