garanteeri

Garanteeri is an Estonian verb form meaning “guarantee.” Specifically, it is the second-person singular imperative of the verb garantiteerida/garanteerida, used to give a direct instruction or request to someone to guarantee something or to ensure a condition.

In Estonian, the imperative mood is used to issue orders, requests, or warnings. Garanteeri appears in contexts where a speaker wants the listener to confirm or secure a guarantee, such as in contracts, service discussions, or everyday promises. The form is typically followed by a clause expressing what should be guaranteed, for example: Garanteeri, et kaup vastab kirjeldusele (Guarantee that the goods correspond to the description).

Etymology reflects the loanword origin from the concept of a guarantee, linked to the noun garantii (guarantee) and the related verb garanteerida/garanteerida. The imperative form demonstrates how Estonian adapts loan-derived verbs into its grammatical system.

Usage notes: Garanteeri is formal enough for written instructions and customer communications, yet it can appear in informal speech as a direct command. It is one of several imperative forms in Estonian that enable concise, directive statements. In many everyday contexts, speakers may prefer softer constructions, but garantir is still a common tool for emphasizing assurance and reliability.

See also: garantii (guarantee), garanteerida (to guarantee), garanatsioon (guarantee/insurer’s warranty).