süvendavad
Süvendavad is an Estonian word functioning primarily as a verb form and as a verbal adjective. It is the third-person plural present indicative of the verb süvendama, meaning “they deepen” or “they make deeper,” and can also appear as a plural present participle used adjectivally to mean “deepening.”
Pronunciation: [ˈsʏvendɑvɑd]. The verb süvendama is related to the adjective sügav (“deep”) and is used in both
- As a finite verb form, süvendavad indicates ongoing or habitual action by a plural subject (e.g.,
- As a participial adjective, it modifies plural nouns (e.g., “süvendavad tegurid” — “deepening factors”).
Usage and register: süvendavad is standard in both spoken and written Estonian. Its related forms include the