kvalifitseerima

Kvalifitseerima is an Estonian verb meaning to meet the necessary criteria or conditions to be deemed eligible for something, such as a competition, admission to an institution, a job, a visa, or a professional qualification. The verb can denote both the act of meeting the requirements and the process of obtaining eligibility. It is used in contexts such as sports, education, employment, and immigration, where participants or candidates must satisfy specified standards to advance or receive approval. The noun form kwalifikatsioon (qualification) and related terms such as kvalifikatsiooninõuded (qualification requirements) are commonly used with this verb.

In terms of grammar, kvalifitseerima is a regular -ima verb. It forms present, past, and conditional moods in the standard ways for Estonian verbs, and it participates in compound tenses with the auxiliary olema as appropriate. It is typically transitive, taking a direct object that identifies what is being qualified (for example, a competition, a program, or a position).

Etymology: The word is a loanword derived from English qualify, adapted into Estonian with the -ima infinitive and stem-building patterns, and is linked to the noun kvalifikatsioon (qualification). It is part of a broader set of terms for assessment, eligibility, and standards in Estonian.

See also: kvalifikatsioon, kvalifikatsiooninõuded, taotlemine, kandideerima, kvalifitseerimine.