mõjutata

Mõjutada is the Estonian verb meaning to influence, to affect, or to sway. It refers to causing a change in someone's opinions, behavior, or in the outcome of a situation. The verb is transitive and is widely used in political, media, marketing, and social contexts.

Examples of use include: Reklaam võib tarbijate otsuseid mõjutada. Kandidaat üritas avalikkust mõjutada. Uus seadus võib ettevõtete tegevust mõjutada. Õppimine võib mõjutada tulemusi. These sentences illustrate how the verb expresses a causal effect on people, decisions, laws, or results.

Grammatical notes: The infinitive is mõjutama. Like other Estonian verbs, its finite forms are built on standard endings for present, past, and future tenses. The past participle is mõjutatud, which is used in passive voice or as a participial modifier. The related adjective mõjukas means influential, and the noun mõju denotes influence or impact.

Etymology and relation: Mõjutada is derived from the noun mõju (influence, impact) and belongs to the common Estonian class of -tama verbs formed from a noun stem. This reflects the general pattern of turning a concept (influence) into a verb meaning to exert that concept onto something else.

See also: mõju, mõjukas.