lülita

Lülita is an Estonian verb meaning to switch on or to turn on. It is the second-person singular imperative form of lülitada (to switch on, to enable). The related noun lüliti means a switch or toggle, i.e., the device that performs the action described by the verb. The infinitive of the verb is lülitada, and its participles include lülitatud (switched on, enabled) and lülitatav (switchable).

In everyday usage, lülita appears in direct commands such as lülita sisse and lülita välja, meaning turn on and turn off respectively. Examples include: Lülita seade sisse. (Turn the device on.) Lülita valgus välja. (Turn the light off.) Lülita wifi sisse. (Turn the Wi‑Fi on.) In computing and electronics, the term is common on user interfaces, manuals, and product instructions.

Etymology and related forms: lülita derives from the stem lülit-, found in lülitada and lüliti. The noun lüliti is the physical switch, while lülitada denotes the act of enabling or turning something on. Additional related forms include lülitatav (switchable) and lülitatud (switched/enabled).

Usage notes: Lülita conveys a direct, practical instruction to activate a function or device. It is widely used in Estonian-speaking contexts, from household appliances to software interfaces. The equivalent English translations are typically "turn on," "switch on," or "enable."