käivitame

Käivitame is an Estonian verb form that means “we start” or “let’s start.” It is the present tense, first-person plural form of the verb käivitama, which denotes starting, booting, or initiating something. The form is commonly used to express a plan or proposal to begin an action in a collaborative context, such as launching a project, turning on a system, or beginning a procedure.

Grammatically, käivitame is a regular conjugation of käivitama. The base infinitive is käivitama; from it various forms are derived for different persons and tenses. The 1st person plural present form, käivitame, is frequently used to propose an action in a group, especially in spoken Estonian or written planning discussions.

Usage and context include technology, project management, operations, and general activities requiring initiation. For example, one might say “Käivitame süsteemi homme” meaning “We will start the system tomorrow,” or “Käivitame projekti järgmisel nädalal” meaning “We will launch the project next week.” The phrase can function as a straightforward present statement about starting something or as an hortative clause expressing the intention to begin together.

Related forms and terms include käivitama (to start, to boot), käivitus (start-up, initiation), and käivitamine (the act of starting). While käivitame is most often encountered in practical planning and technical contexts, its core meaning remains the same across uses: to begin an action or process, either by turning on a device, initiating a procedure, or commencing a project.