arvutada

Arvutada is an Estonian verb meaning to calculate, compute, or work out a value. It is used across mathematics, science, technology, finance, and everyday tasks that involve determining an answer. In education and media it appears in phrases describing problem solving, data analysis, and numerical methods. The corresponding nouns include arvutus (calculation) and arvutamine (the act of calculating), while arvuti is a related noun meaning computer, derived from the same root.

Etymology and form: The verb is formed from the root arv- related to number, with the common infinitive suffix -data. It is a regular verb in Estonian and follows standard conjugation patterns. Present tense forms are ma arvutan, sa arvutad, ta arvutab, me arvutame, te arvutate, nad arvutavad. Imperative forms include arvuta (singular) and arvutage (plural or polite). The perfect derived form is arvutanud, used in constructions such as olen arvutanud ('I have calculated').

Usage notes: Arvutada is used when describing performing arithmetic operations, solving problems, or estimating values. It appears in technical contexts such as statistics or programming as well as in everyday arithmetic. Related terms in Estonian include arvutamine, arvutus, and arvuti (computer).