klõpsate

Klõpsate is the Estonian present tense form of the verb klõpsama, meaning to click. It denotes the action of clicking a button or switch, most commonly with a computer mouse or touchpad, but can also refer to a snapping or clicking sound in other contexts. This form is used when addressing multiple people, or a single formal you, in contrast to the singular present form klõpsad.

Etymology and grammar: the verb derives from the noun klõps, the sound of a click, with the typical Estonian infinitive suffix -ama or related verbal endings. Klõpsate is the second person plural present tense. The corresponding form for the singular is klõpsad, and the imperative plural is klõpsake, used in direct commands or instructions.

Usage: klõpsate appears widely in everyday language, especially in technology, user interfaces, manuals, and online instructions. It functions as a plain descriptive statement in present tense, not an imperative. In instructional contexts, it is common to pair the form with actions or outcomes, for example: Te klõpsate nuppu ja avaneb aken (You click the button and a window opens).

Examples:

- Te klõpsate nuppu, ja saate juurde pääseda.

- Kui te klõpsate sinist ikooni, näete menüüd.

Notes: klõpsate is one of several verb forms derived from klõpsama, and it illustrates Estonian agreement and person marking in the present tense. The negative and past forms are constructed with their own suffixes, distinct from this present-tense form.