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luuakse

Luuakse is the present passive form of the Estonian verb luua, meaning to create or to bring into existence. It denotes that something is being created without naming the agent responsible. The form is common in neutral, formal, and descriptive writing, including official documents, reports, and media coverage.

In grammar, luuakse marks the present tense passive voice. It can be used with both singular and

Examples include:

Projekt luuakse koostöös kohalike omavalitsustega. (The project is created in cooperation with local governments.)

Uus toode luuakse tootmisliinil. (A new product is created on the production line.)

Origin and cognates: luua is a native Estonian verb. It is cognate with Finnish luoda, and both

plural
subjects,
and
the
agent
performing
the
action
is
often
omitted.
The
clause
foregrounds
the
result
or
process
of
creation
rather
than
the
doer,
and
it
frequently
appears
in
descriptions
of
projects,
plans,
products,
regulations,
and
events.
In
formal
prose,
luuakse
can
replace
active
equivalents
to
emphasize
process,
collaboration,
or
outcome.
derive
from
Proto-Finnic
forms
meaning
“to
create.”
The
present
passive
form
luuakse
is
part
of
a
broader
set
of
passive
constructions
used
to
describe
processes
and
outcomes
in
a
neutral,
impersonal
style.