keskendub

Keskendub is the third-person singular present tense form of the Estonian verb keskenduma, meaning to focus on or to concentrate on. The verb describes directing attention, effort, or resources toward a specific object, task, or issue. It is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to indicate where someone’s attention is directed.

In usage, keskendub is typically followed by the target of focus in appropriate grammatical cases. The most common construction expresses the focus on a task or domain, for example with the allative case to indicate the focus area. Examples include focusing on studies, goals, or issues. The subject of the sentence can be a person or an organization, and the verb agrees with the subject in number and person.

Examples:

- Ta keskendub oma õpingutele. (He focuses on his studies.)

- Organisatsioon keskendub säästvale arengule. (The organization focuses on sustainable development.)

- Uuring keskendub kliimamuutuste mõjude hindamisele. (The study focuses on assessing the impacts of climate change.)

Etymology and related forms:

Keskenduma is the infinitive form from which keskendub derives. The related noun keskendumine refers to concentration or the act of focusing. Common related verbs include keskenduda millegi (to concentrate on something) in various stylistic contexts.

See also: keskendumine, keskenduda, keskendunud.