lihtsustada

Lihtsustada is Estonian a transitive verb meaning to make something easier or less complex, i.e., to simplify or to streamline. It is used for processes, procedures, forms, instructions, language, interfaces, or explanations, with the aim of reducing complexity, effort, or time required. In administrative, political, or organizational contexts, lihtsustamine often refers to making rules or workflows more straightforward; in technology or design, it can mean simplifying user interfaces or data entry tasks.

Etymology and related forms: the verb is formed from the adjective lihtne (easy) with the derivational suffix -ustada, producing a verb that conveys “to render easy.” Related nouns include lihtsustamine (the act of simplifying) and lihtsustus (the simplification or result).

Usage and examples: commonly used with nouns such as protsess (process), vorm (form), juhend (instruction), or kasutajaliides (user interface). Examples: Me peame protsesse lihtsustada (We need to simplify processes). Kasutajaliidest tuleb lihtsustada, et kasutajad leiaksid vajalikku kiiremini (The user interface should be simplified so users can find what they need faster). See juhend on lihtsustatud, andmete esitamist lihtsustatakse läbi uute vormide (This manual has been simplified, and data submission is being simplified through new forms).

Grammatical notes: lihtsustada is a regular verb with present tense forms such as ma lihtsustan, sa lihtsustad, ta lihtsustab, me lihtsustame, te lihtsustate, nad lihtsustavad. Past tense forms include lihtsustas; the past participle is lihtsustanud.