kaotad

Kaotad is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Estonian verb kaotama, meaning to lose, misplace, or waste. It is used when addressing someone directly, indicating that the subject loses something or is in the process of losing it.

In Estonian, kaotama is a transitive verb. The form kaotad appears in the present tense and is typically followed by the object that is being lost, such as tangible items or abstract concepts. For example, you might say “Sa kaotad palju asju” (You lose many things) or “Sa kaotad aega” (You waste time). The meaning can range from physically misplacing objects to more figurative losses, such as time, money, or opportunities.

Pronunciation is roughly “KOH-tahd,” with the stress on the first syllable. The word is common in everyday speech and appears in both informal conversation and written Estonian. Its usage extends to various contexts, including warnings about care and reminders to be organized, as well as literary and journalistic language when describing loss or misplacement.

Etymology and related forms: kaotad derives from kaotama, the basic verb meaning “to lose.” Related forms include kaotama’s other conjugations and kaotus (loss), which share a common semantic root.

See also: kaotama, kaotus, Estonian verb conjugation.