pöördusime
Pöördusime is a finite verb form in Estonian, derived from the verb pöörduma, which means to turn to or to address someone for help, information, or action. It represents the first-person plural past tense (indicative mood) and is used to describe a past action in which the speaker and others directed their request or appeal toward a recipient such as a person, an institution, or another source.
Usage and construction: The form is commonly used when describing turning to another party for assistance,
- Pöördusime teie poole palvega saada lisateavet. (We turned to you with a request for more information.)
- Pöördusime ametiasutuste poole seoses dokumentide puudumisega. (We turned to the authorities regarding the missing documents.)
- Pärast vigastust pöördusime arsti poole viivitamata. (After the injury we turned to a doctor promptly.)
Grammatical notes: Pöördusime is the past tense, 1st person plural form. Its related forms include pöörduma
Etymology and related forms: The verb stems from pöörd-, meaning to turn or bend, with the usual