näitage

Näitage is the second-person plural imperative form of the Estonian verb näitama, meaning to show or to display. The form is used when addressing more than one person and issuing a direct command or request to present something or reveal information. As a common instruction in classrooms, meetings, performances, or public demonstrations, näitage functions as a straightforward, formal prompt to display what is needed.

Grammatical notes include that näitage is the plural imperative, typically used with a following object in the accusative or with a possessive pronoun. For example, näitage meile oma tööd means “show us your work,” and näitage oma projekti diagrammi means “show your project diagram.” The singular imperative form is näita, used when addressing one person.

In usage, näitage appears in instructional, evaluative, or evaluative contexts where a group is expected to present or reveal results, samples, or evidence. It can appear in written notices, guidelines, or spoken directions. While it is relatively formal, it remains a standard, neutral command in everyday Estonian.

See also: näita (singular imperative), näitama (to show), Eesti keele käsitteet (Estonian grammar).