kohdistivat

Kohdistivat is an Estonian verb form derived from kohdistama, which means to direct, aim, or target. The form expresses a directed action toward a target and can refer to both literal targeting of a weapon, instrument, or beam, as well as the more abstract directing of attention, resources, or focus. In usage, kohdistivat appears in narratives and descriptive texts to indicate that the directing action occurred in the past.

In context, kohdistivat is used when describing actions where a subject directs something toward a target. Examples include directing fire onto a target, aligning optical equipment toward a point, or allocating effort toward a goal. The term is common in military, technical, and academic writing where precise description of targeting or focus is required.

Grammar and related forms: Kohdistivat is derived from kohdistama. Estonian verbs are conjugated for person and number; kohdistivat is one finite form used in past contexts. Related forms include kohdistav (present participle/continuous form), kohdistatav (something that is to be directed), and the verb kohdistama itself.

Etymology: The root kohdist- combines elements related to aiming or directing toward a target; the suffix -ama marks the verb. The exact paradigmatic form depends on tense and mood within Estonian grammar.

Translations and equivalents: In English, kohdistivat can be rendered as "aimed at," "directed toward," or "targeted," depending on the sentence.

See also: kohdistama, sihtima, suunama, keskenduma.