esinesid

Esinesid is an Estonian verb form meaning “they performed” or “they appeared” in public. It is the third-person plural past tense form of the verb esinema (to perform, to appear on stage) and is used when referring to multiple subjects who carried out a performance or public appearance in the past.

The term is commonly used in contexts related to arts and public events, such as concerts, theatre productions, or other performances. It can also describe a group or individuals making a public appearance, not solely a formal stage performance. In journalistic and narrative writing, esinesid helps convey that a plural subject completed a performance or appearance at a specified time.

Grammar-wise, esinesid is derived from the verb esinema (or esine-ma), with the past tense plural suffix added to the stem. It denotes completed action by multiple subjects. Example: Need muusikud esinesid kooli jõululaadal. Here, a group of musicians performed at a school Christmas event.

Etymology and related forms: esinesid comes from the Estonian root esine- (to perform, to appear) with standard past-tense plural inflection. Related words include esinemine (a performance), esinema or esine-ma (to perform or appear), and esineja (performer).

See also: esinemine, esinema, esineja, esinema-lugu.