arvestavad

Arvestavad is the third-person plural present tense form of the Estonian verb arvestama. The core meanings of arvestama include to count, reckon, or calculate; in a broader sense, to take into account or to consider. In practice, arvestavad is used both in literal numerical contexts (math, accounting, measurement) and in figurative contexts (planning, decision-making), where it conveys that certain factors are being considered or factored into a result.

Usage and nuance

In everyday language, arvestavad often means to take into account important factors when forming an opinion or making a decision. It can also refer to accounting for costs or resources in budgeting and planning. The phrase arvesse võtma is a closely related construction meaning “to take into account.” The noun arvestus (calculation, accounting) and the related act of arvestamine (reckoning) are common terms connected to arvestama.

Grammatical notes

Arvestavad is the present tense, third-person plural form of arvestama. Common related forms include: ma arvestan (I reckon), sa arvestad (you reckon), ta arvestab (he/she reckons), me arvestame (we reckon), te arvestate (you all reckon).

Examples

- Nad arvestavad kõigi teguritega enne otsuse tegemist. (They take all factors into account before making a decision.)

- Eelarve arvestab prognoositud kulusid. (The budget accounts for projected costs.)

See also

Arvestus, arvestamine, arvesse võtma.