koostada

Koostada is an Estonian verb meaning to assemble, compile, or compose. It denotes the act of bringing together separate parts to form a coherent whole, such as a document, a list, a plan, or a work of writing. The term is widely used in administrative, academic, and creative contexts and can refer to both organizing information and creating new content.

Usage and examples: It is used with objects that name what is being produced. Common phrases include koostada aruanne (to prepare a report), koostada nimekiri (to compile a list), koostada kava (to draft a plan), and koostada tekst (to compose a text). It can also describe assembling physical items or data into a finished product.

Conjugation and grammar: The verb is transitive and follows standard Estonian conjugation. For example: ma koostan, sa koostad, ta koostab; me koostame, te koostate, nad koostavad. The past participle is koostatud, used in passive constructions and in perfect tenses (aruanne on koostatud). As with many Estonian verbs, the form changes to match person and number, while the core meaning remains the same.

Etymology and related terms: The word is formed from a root associated with bringing together and forming a unified result. Related concepts include koostöö (cooperation) and koostamine (the act of composing or compiling; the noun form). Koostada thus functions as a core verb for creating organized outputs across many domains.