juhendab

Juhendab is a form of the Estonian verb juhendada, meaning to guide or to lead. It is used to describe the act of directing a person, a group, or a process, often by providing instruction, supervision, or organization. The sense can range from giving directions in a task to leading a project or a formal event.

Origin and form: Juhendada comes from the stem juhend- with the infinitive ending -ada. The present tense form juhendab is the third-person singular: ta juhendab. The full present tense paradigm is: ma juhendan, sa juhendad, ta juhendab, me juhendame, te juhendate, nad juhendavad.

Usage and nuance: In everyday Estonian, juhendab emphasizes active guidance or leadership. It is neutral, not implying coercion or control. It can apply to people (juhendab õpetaja kooliõpilasi), to processes (juhendab projekti), or to events (juhendab konverentsi).

Related terms: juhend is guidance, instruction, or manual; juhendaja is instructor or supervisor; juhendamine is guiding or supervision.

Example: Ta juhendab rühma, pakkudes selgeid juhiseid ja tagasisidet. Juhendab is therefore a commonly used verb for describing leadership, mentorship, or supervision in Estonian.