koostatama

Koostatama is an Estonian verb meaning to draft, assemble, or prepare a document, text, plan, or compilation. It denotes the act of putting together components to form a coherent whole, typically in administrative, editorial, or project-management contexts.

The verb is used for drafting or compiling items such as reports, proposals, plans, or data sets. It can appear in active constructions, where a subject drafts something, or in passive constructions, where a document or plan is being prepared, for example aruanne koostatakse iga kuu (“the report is drafted every month”). It is commonly found in formal or bureaucratic language, but also appears in everyday administrative tasks.

Grammar and usage notes: koostatama belongs to the Estonian -ama verb class and follows the regular conjugation patterns of this group. It is closely related to koostama, which has a similar meaning and dies within related contexts of composing or compiling. In practice, koostatama may be chosen for emphasis on the act of preparation in official or methodological settings, whereas koostama is more general.

See also: koostama, kooste, koostis. These related terms cover the broader notions of composition, assembly, and ingredients, and provide context for the linguistic family to which koostatama belongs.

Example: Aruanne koostatakse igal kuul. (The report is drafted every month.)