esitavad

Esitavad is the third-person plural present tense form of the Estonian verb esitama, which means to present, submit, or perform. It is used when the subject is plural, for example in sentences like Nad esitavad ettepaneku (They present a proposal) or Nad esitavad orienteeruva aruande (They present a pending report). The verb can express presenting something for consideration, submitting documents, or performing a piece of work, depending on context.

Conjugation and usage notes: Esitama is an -ama verb, and in the present tense the forms for the plural subject are Nad esitavad. The full present-tense paradigm includes ma esitan (I present), sa esitad (you present), tema esitab (he/she presents), me esitame (we present), te esitate (you all present), and nemad esitavad (they present). This form is typically followed by a direct object in the appropriate case, such as a proposal, report, plan, or performance.

Context and nuances: In formal and organizational settings, esitavad is commonly used to describe the act of presenting proposals or documents to a council, committee, or audience. In cultural contexts, the verb can also mean to perform or stage a work, depending on the noun it accompanies (for example, a play or musical piece). The precise interpretation is determined by the surrounding nouns and the broader sentence structure.

Related terms: esitama, esitamine (the act of presenting or submitting), ettepanek (proposal), aruande (report). The form esitavad specifically denotes that multiple subjects are performing the presenting action in the present tense.