nõutama

Nõutama is an Estonian verb meaning to demand, require, or insist on something from someone. It denotes asserting a claim or condition with a forceful or formal tone, and is often used in contexts such as contracts, negotiations, or legal settings. The sense can carry a stronger, more authoritative nuance than more neutral verbs like nõuda or nõudma.

Etymology and usage notes: Nõutama is related to the noun nõue, meaning a claim or demand. The verb belongs to the same semantic field as other expression of asserting rights or conditions. In everyday speech, nõuda or nõudma are more common; nõutama tends to appear more in formal writing, official texts, or rhetorical contexts.

Conjugation and forms: Nõutama follows standard Estonian patterns for -ama verbs, with regular inflection across tenses and moods. Like other verbs in this family, it combines with direct objects to express what is being demanded or required, and its use can vary in register from neutral to formal.

See also: nõue (claim, demand), nõuda (to demand), nõudma (to demand, to require). These related terms cover the spectrum of insisting on conditions, presenting a claim, and making formal demands in Estonian.