reserveeritakse

Reserveeritakse is an Estonian verb form meaning “is reserved” or “will be reserved.” It is the present passive form of the verb reserveerida (to reserve). As a passive construction, it describes a state or action carried out by an unspecified agent, without naming who reserves.

Grammatical notes: The form reserveeritakse conveys the passive voice and is used with various subjects in generic or impersonal statements. Estonian does not require a specified subject for this form, so it is common in notices, instructions, and descriptions where the actor is unknown or unimportant. The tense is present, although in practice it can refer to a current state or a recurring reservation process.

Usage and context: Reserveeritakse appears in formal or technical contexts, such as websites, timetables, or service notices. In everyday language, many speakers may prefer broneeritakse (passive of broneerida, to book) for reservations, but reserveeritakse remains correct and common, especially in more formal writing.

Examples:

- Kohad reserveeritakse veebis. (The seats are reserved online.)

- Broneering reserveeritakse automaatselt, kui makse on tehtud. (The booking is reserved automatically once payment is made.)

Etymology and related forms: Reserveeritakse derives from reserveerida, a loanword from English reserve. Related forms include reserveerib (active present), reserveeriti (past passive), and reserveeritud (past participle). The verb is closely related to, but distinct from, broneerida, which is the more everyday term for making a reservation.