kirjeldasid

Kirjeldasid is an Estonian verb form used to express that someone described something in the past. It is the simple past tense form of the verb kirjeldama, meaning “to describe.” In Estonian, past tense forms are conjugated for person and number, and kirjeldasid marks the second person singular (you described) as well as the third person plural (they described) in standard sentences.

Grammatical note: The form appears with different subjects depending on context. Sa kirjeldasid means “you described,” while nemad kirjeldasid means “they described.” The corresponding singular third-person past form is kirjeldas, and the first-person past form is kirjeldasin. The endings reflect common patterns for Estonian -da/-ta verbs in the past tense.

Usage: Kirjeldasid is used in narrative, reporting, or description of past events. It functions as a finite verb and typically appears with a subject pronoun or noun phrase indicating the actor.

Examples:

- Sa kirjeldasid sündmust väga täpselt. (You described the event very accurately.)

- Nad kirjeldasid sündmuse põhijooned. (They described the main features of the event.)

Etymology and related forms: The verb derives from kirjeldama, which means “to describe.” Related nouns include kirjeldus (description) and adjectives formed from the same root. Kirjeldasid is one of several past-tense forms used to convey description of actions completed in the past.