laetakse

Laatakse is not a standard Estonian word form. In standard Estonian, the present passive form of the verb meaning “to load” is laidakrafted as laadatakse, and the common written form is laadatakse, meaning “is loaded” or “is being loaded.” The sequence laatakse is generally regarded as a nonstandard spelling, a typographical error, or a result of OCR misreadings. It does not appear in reputable Estonian dictionaries as a correct conjugation.

Linguistic context and meaning

In Estonian grammar, passive forms are typically created by adding the suffix -atakse to the verb stem, producing forms such as laadatakse for the present passive. This construction is used to describe processes where the agent is unspecified or unknown, focusing on the action itself (loading). Because laatakse misses the expected d‑sound in the stem, it is not accepted as standard usage and can lead to misinterpretation for Estonian readers.

Etymology and related forms

The base verb laad- (to load) is linked to the Estonian verb laadata and to cognates in Finnic languages, such as Finnish ladata (to load/charge) and to loanwords from German laden. Related Estonian forms include laadada, laadimine, and laetud, which appear in standard contexts to discuss loading, charging, or loaded states. The correct passive form laadatakse is widely used in documentation, manuals, and news reporting.

Usage notes

If encountered, laatakse is typically treated as a nonstandard form or a typographical mistake. In formal writing, official texts, or dictionaries, it should be corrected to laadatakse to maintain standard Estonian grammar. For language learners, focusing on the standard laadatakse helps avoid ambiguity and miscommunication.

See also: laadima, laadimine, laetud, laadinine.