kudutakse

Kudutakse is an Estonian verb form meaning “is woven” or “is being woven.” It functions as the present passive form of the verb kududa, which means “to weave.” The form demonstrates how Estonian expresses passive actions, often without naming the agent responsible for the weaving.

In use, kudutakse is typically employed to describe processes or results where weaving is the essential action, such as textiles, fabrics, carpets, nets, or other woven goods. It appears in descriptive, instructional, or historical texts where the focus is on how something is produced rather than who produces it.

Grammatically, kudutakse relies on the Estonian passive suffix -takse attached to the verb stem, producing a general, impersonal sense. This makes it suitable for labels, crafts documentation, ethnographic writing, and museum notes where a neutral, non-personal voice is preferred.

Compared with active forms, such as kudub (he/she weaves), kudutakse emphasizes the weaving as a process rather than the doer. It is a common construction in formal or didactic Estonian and can be found in both traditional and contemporary texts about weaving techniques and woven objects.