puhkad

Puhkad is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Estonian verb puhkama, meaning to rest or take a break. It is not a standalone noun; it functions as a verb form used when addressing the listener directly.

Etymology and form: The infinitive of the verb is puhkama. In the present tense, the stem puhk- combines with the personal ending -ad to produce puhkad for the second person singular. This pattern is typical of many Estonian verbs ending in -kama. The related noun puhkus means rest or holiday, and puhkama is semantically linked to those concepts.

Usage: Puhkad appears in everyday Estonian when stating what someone is doing or what they do generally. It is used with informal second-person pronouns such as sa or sina. Examples: Sa puhkad praegu. You are resting now. Sa puhkad pärast tööpäeva. You rest after work. Puhkad, kui oled väsinud. You rest when you are tired.

Related forms: The imperative form is puhka (rest!). Other present tense forms include ta puhkab (he/she rests) and me puhkame (we rest). Dialectal or stylistic variations may occur, but puhkad is widely understood in standard Estonian.

See also: Estonian language, puhkama, puhkus.