arvioivat

Arvioivat is a Finnish verb form meaning they estimate or they assess. It is the third person plural present indicative active form of the verb arvioida (to estimate, to assess).

Form and usage

The infinitive of the verb is arvioida. The present tense form for plural subjects is constructed from the stem arvioi- plus the present plural ending -vat or -vät, resulting in arvioivat. The exact ending depends on vowel harmony in Finnish. This form is used when referring to multiple subjects performing an estimation or assessment in the present time. For example: Asiantuntijat arvioivat projektin riskit; Käyttäjät arvioivat kokemuksiaan.

Context and nuances

In Finnish, the same spelling of arvioivat can sometimes reflect present tense as opposed to imperfect (past) tense, with time indicated by context or adverbs. The form is most commonly understood as present tense, but additional time markers clarify the intended meaning. The verb arvioida also yields related forms such as arvioin (I estimate) and arvioi (he/she estimates). The noun arvo means value or worth, and arviointi denotes an assessment or appraisal; these terms share the same root.

Related terms

- arvioida: to estimate, to assess

- arviointi: assessment or appraisal

- arvo: value, worth

Etymology

The verb is derived from the root arvo, meaning value, with the typical Finnish infinitive suffix -ida. The noun arvio expresses an act or result of estimation or assessment.