kasutella

Kasutella is not a recognized verb in standard Estonian. It is sometimes encountered in learner materials or informal writing as an attempted infinitive form related to the verb kasutama, which means “to use.” However, kasutella does not appear in reputable Estonian dictionaries, and in formal language the correct infinitive is kasutama. Because of this, kasutella is not considered a valid lemma in normative Estonian grammar.

In standard Estonian, the verb kasutama follows regular conjugation patterns. The present tense forms are: ma kasutan, sa kasutad, ta kasutab, me kasutame, te kasutate, nad kasutavad. The past tense forms are: ma kasutasin, sa kasutasid, ta kasutas, me kasutasime, te kasutasite, nad kasutasid. The verb also yields a past passive participle kasutatud and a gerundial form kasutades for simultaneous action. The noun form representing the act of using is kasutamine (usage).

Common related forms include kasutamine (the act of using), kasutaja (user), and phrases such as “kasutada midagi” (to use something) and “kasutades” (while using). In practical writing, speakers rely on kasutama and its derivatives rather than any nonstandard form like kasutella.

Usage notes: If you encounter kasutella, it is advisable to replace it with kasutama in formal contexts. In language learning or analysis, it may appear as an illustrative or erroneous form to discuss how Estonian forms infinitives, but it should not be treated as a separate verb with a defined set of conjugations.

See also: kasutama, kasutamine, Estonian verbs, Estonian grammar.