mõõduvad

Mööduvad is a finite verb form in Estonian. It is the third-person plural present tense form of the verb mööduma, meaning to pass or elapse.

Form and meaning: The stem möödu- takes the present plural ending -vad to form mööduvad, used with a plural subject to express “they pass” or “they elapse.” For example, Aastad mööduvad kiiresti means “The years pass quickly.” The form is characteristic of standard Estonian verb conjugation in the present tense for third-person plural.

Usage and nuance: Mööduvad is commonly used to describe the passage of time, as in daily life, history, or narratives. It can also describe events or moments moving past a reference point, depending on context. It is suitable for both literal time progression and figurative use, such as changes or developments over time.

Related forms and notes: The corresponding singular present tense form is möödub (he/she/it passes). The past participle is möödunud, used as an adjective or in compound tenses, and the noun möödumine denotes the act or process of passing/elapsing. These related forms help distinguish tense, aspect, and voice in Estonian verb conjugation.

See also: mööduma; möödunud; möödumine.