hoiatatakse

hoiatatakse is an Estonian verb in the passive voice, third person plural, present tense. It translates to "they are warned" or "warning is given." This grammatical form indicates that an action of warning is being received by multiple individuals or entities, or that a general warning is being issued.

The root verb is "hoiatama," which means to warn. The "-takse" ending signifies the passive voice in Estonian, indicating that the subject of the sentence is not performing the action but is instead the recipient of the action. Therefore, "hoiatatakse" implies that someone or something is in the process of being alerted to potential danger, a negative consequence, or a need for caution.

Examples of its usage might include sentences like "Liiklejaid hoiatatakse libeduse eest" (Road users are warned about slipperiness) or "Elanikke hoiatatakse tormi eest" (Residents are warned about the storm). The context in which "hoiatatakse" appears will determine the specific nature of the warning being conveyed. It is a common and essential part of Estonian communication when conveying preventative information or alerts.