esinevad

Esinevad is an Estonian verb form that means “they perform” or “they appear” on stage or in public. It is the third-person plural present tense of the verb esinema, which covers meanings related to performing on stage as well as appearing before an audience. In everyday usage, esinevad is used to describe multiple subjects executing a performance or public appearance.

In practical terms, esinevad is commonly found in descriptions of events such as concerts, theatre productions, festivals, and other public programs. It helps convey that several participants are taking the stage or presenting themselves to an audience. The form is finite and agrees with plural subjects, distinguishing it from the related noun forms that denote a single performer or a group of performers.

Related terms include esineja (a performer) and esinejad (performers). Other related forms express the act of performing in different tenses or numbers, such as esineb (he/she/it performs) or esinevad (they perform) in varying contexts.

Examples:

- Festivalil esinevad mitmed väliskunstnikud. (Several international artists perform at the festival.)

- Kooli jõuluetendusel esinevad õpilased ja õpetajad. (Students and teachers perform at the school Christmas play.)

Esinevad therefore functions as a common descriptive verb form in Estonian event reporting and narrative, signaling that multiple participants are performing or appearing for an audience.