asendavad

Asendavad is an Estonian verb form that represents the present tense, third-person plural of asendama, meaning to substitute or replace. It is used when describing situations in which multiple subjects perform substitution, or when one thing is replaced by another. The form indicates ongoing or habitual substitution by a group or collective agent.

Etymology and related forms: asendavad derives from the root asend- meaning replacement, combined with the verb suffix -ama. Related terms include asendus (replacement), asendatav (substitutable), and the verb asendada (to substitute). The corresponding grammatical forms include asendan (1st person singular present), asendab (3rd person singular present), asendas (past tense), and asendatud (past participle).

Grammatical notes: asendavad is transitive and requires a direct object representing what is being replaced. The substitute object or person is typically expressed within the sentence, often in a form that clarifies what is being replaced or what is taking its place. The construction can occur in various registers from everyday speech to formal or technical language.

Usage contexts: the word appears in contexts such as replacing equipment, personnel, procedures, or roles. It can describe temporary or permanent substitutions, adjustments in plans, or workflow changes where one element is replaced by another.

See also:

- asendus (replacement)

- asendatav (substitutable)

- asendada (to substitute)

Note: Asendavad is one of several inflected forms of asendama; other forms are used to convey different persons, numbers, and tenses.