omistada

Omistada is an Estonian verb meaning to own or possess something. It is used to indicate legal or practical ownership of tangible objects, property, rights, or other assets. The verb is transitive and appears in everyday speech as well as in formal or legal language. Related nouns include omistaja (owner), omistus (possession, ownership), and omistamine (the act of owning or possessing).

In terms of grammar, omistada is a regular Estonian verb of the -da/-ta class and follows standard conjugation patterns for person and number, as well as mood and tense. The concept of omistus is central to discussions of property and rights, while omistaja denotes the person who holds ownership.

Usage notes: omistada emphasizes the act or state of ownership and can refer to physical property as well as rights or other assets. In legal or administrative contexts, the term is common for describing who owns a given asset, and in everyday language it is used to express possession.

Derivatives commonly encountered in Estonian include omistaja (owner), omistus (possession, ownership), and omistamine (the act of owning or possessing). The word forms part of a broader vocabulary around property, transfer of ownership, and property rights.