kättevõetakse

kättevõetakse is an Estonian verb, the passive past tense form of the verb "võtma" meaning "to take". The literal translation of "kättevõetakse" is "is taken into the hand" or "is taken up". However, its idiomatic usage is more common and carries a different meaning.

In idiomatic Estonian, "kättevõetakse" often signifies the beginning or initiation of an action, task, or process. It implies that something is being started, undertaken, or set in motion. For example, "töö kättevõetakse" could mean "the work is started" or "the work is taken up". It suggests a deliberate and active commencement.

The phrase can also be used to describe the act of something being picked up or collected, especially if it refers to a tangible object. However, the idiomatic sense of initiating an action is more prevalent in modern usage. The context in which "kättevõetakse" is used will determine its precise meaning, but the underlying idea of starting or undertaking is generally consistent. It is a versatile phrase that highlights the act of beginning something.