kirjeldate

Kirjeldate is an Estonian verb form meaning “you describe.” It is the second person plural present tense of the verb kirjeldama, which means to describe or portray. In Estonian, subject pronouns are often dropped, so kirjeldate can stand alone as “you describe” when the plural subject is understood.

Morphology and usage context are straightforward: the form consists of the verbal stem kirjeld- plus the present tense ending -ate for the second person plural. It is used in ordinary descriptions, explanations, or accounts where multiple people are being addressed. The imperative form for singular is kirjelda, while the imperative plural is kirjeldate, depending on mood and number.

Common usage includes describing events, situations, or characteristics in conversation, reporting, or written text. It can appear in both formal and informal registers, though more formal descriptions often accompany structured reporting or analyses.

Examples:

- Te kirjeldate olukorra väga täpselt. (You describe the situation very accurately.)

- Kui te kirjeldate oma plaani, saan ma paremini nõu anda. (If you describe your plan, I can advise better.)

Related forms include kirjeldama (to describe), kirjelda (singular imperative), and kirjelduse (description, as a noun in related constructions). Kirjeldate functions as a standard, neutral present-tense form used to indicate that multiple speakers or a formal plural subject are performing the act of describing.