haigestuvad
Haigestuvad is a Estonian verb form meaning “they fall ill” or “they become ill.” It is the third-person plural present tense of the verb haigestuma, which means to become ill. The form is used with a plural subject, either stated or understood, to describe the onset or development of illness in people or groups.
Haigestuvad is commonly used in everyday language as well as in medical or epidemiological contexts to indicate
Related forms and related concepts
The infinitive of the verb is haigestuma, and the related noun haigestumine refers to the process of
- Paljud inimesed haigestuvad talveperioodil. (Many people become ill during the winter period.)
- Kui nakkus levib, haigestuvad inimesed kiiresti. (When the infection spreads, people fall ill quickly.)
Haigestuvad is a concise, neutral expression used to convey the occurrence of illnesses among groups in Estonian.