kõrvalda

Kõrvalda is an Estonian verb that translates to "to remove," "to eliminate," "to get rid of," or "to discard" in English. It is a versatile word used in various contexts, both literal and figurative.

In a physical sense, kõrvalda can refer to the act of removing an object from a place. For example, one might kõrvalda trash from their home or kõrvalda a stain from a piece of clothing. It can also imply the act of clearing something away, such as kõrvalda obstacles from a path.

Figuratively, kõrvalda is used to describe the process of getting rid of undesirable things, situations, or qualities. This can include kõrvalda a bad habit, kõrvalda a problem, or kõrvalda a threat. The verb suggests a deliberate action to cease the existence or presence of something.

The word can also be used in a more formal or technical context, such as in scientific or medical fields, where it might refer to kõrvalda a faulty component or kõrvalda a pathogen. In legal or administrative contexts, it could mean to kõrvalda a provision or to kõrvalda a candidate from a list.

The conjugation of kõrvalda follows typical Estonian verb patterns. For instance, the present tense third person singular is "kõrvaldab" (he/she/it removes), and the past tense is "kõrvaldas" (he/she/it removed). The infinitive form is "kõrvaldama." Understanding the different forms allows for its accurate use in various sentence structures.