kutsutakse

Kutsutakse is an Estonian verb form used to express the present passive voice. It derives from the verb kutsuma, meaning to call or invite, and is commonly translated into English as "is called" or "are called." The form is used when the agent performing the calling is not stated or when a general naming statement is made.

Morphology and usage notes: The form is created by adding the passive ending -takse to the verb stem. In Estonian, the present passive does not distinguish person or number, so kutsutakse can refer to a singular or plural subject depending on context. It is frequently encountered in descriptive or encyclopedic texts, dictionaries, and guidelines where a name, designation, or title is assigned to something without specifying the actor.

Semantics: Kutsutakse is used to convey that something has been named or designated as a certain name or title. It can appear in statements about people, places, objects, or concepts in a neutral, non-agentive manner.

Related forms: The active counterpart is kutsuda (to call). The past participle is kutsutud (called). The noun related to the act is kutsumine (calling, inviting).

See also: kutsuda, kutsutud, kutsumine.