esitajad

Esitajad is an Estonian noun meaning "presenters" or "performers." It is the plural form of esitaja, derived from the verb esitada, which means "to present" or "to submit." The term is used in Estonian to refer to people who present content or perform works for an audience. In media, esitajad may include hosts and announcers on radio or television; in the arts, it can refer to singers, musicians, actors, or dancers who present a performance to an audience. Because of its broad sense, the exact meaning of esitajad depends on context, and some writers distinguish between esitajad (presenters) and esinejad (performers) when they want to emphasize the act of presenting versus the act of performing, though usage can vary regionally.

Etymology: The word is formed from esitada "to present" plus the agent nominal suffix -ja, yielding esitaja "presenter/performer," with esitajad as its plural.

Usage notes: The term appears in program notes, festival lineups, and media descriptions as a generic designation for persons who present a segment or perform a work. It is not a formal title and does not indicate a specific role beyond presenting or performing.

Notable usage: Esitajad is primarily a descriptive term rather than a proper noun, and there are no widely recognized individuals who are universally labeled as "esitajad" as a group.