puhkate

Puhkate is a grammatical form found in the Estonian language. It represents the second-person plural present tense of the verb meaning to rest, take a break, or be at ease. As a finite verb form, puhkate occurs when addressing more than one person.

In Estonian, puhkate is derived from a verb stem used to express ongoing or habitual action in the present tense for “you all.” The exact interpretation depends on the accompanying context, but common readings include “you all rest” or “you all take a break.” It functions within ordinary sentences and can appear in instruction, description, or exhortation.

Usage examples (illustrative, not exhaustive): Te puhkate iga päev lühikese pausi. translates roughly as “You all take a short break every day.” Puhkate, palun; teil on vaja puhata. can be rendered as “Please rest; you need to rest.” It is important to note that puhkate is not a standalone noun or lexical item; it is a conjugated form of a verb, and dictionaries typically list the infinitives puhkama or puhata rather than this specific form.

See also: Estonian language, Estonian conjugation, Estonian verbs.