salvestuvad

Salvestuvad is an Estonian verb form meaning “are saved” or “are recorded.” It is the third-person plural present tense of the verb salvestuma, which denotes the process of becoming stored or recorded. The root salvest- is related to the noun salvestus, meaning a recording or saving. In usage, salvestuvad often conveys a passive or intransitive sense, where the subject is affected by the action rather than performing it. For example: “Failid salvestuvad automaatselt” (The files are saved automatically); “Kõned salvestuvad” (The calls are recorded).

In information technology and data management, salvestuvad is common in user interfaces and technical writing to indicate automatic data retention, saving processes, or the recording of events. In archival or administrative contexts, it can describe materials that are being stored for future access. The form is typically used with plural subjects and in contexts where the action is attributed to the system or process rather than to an actor.

Related terms include the active verb salvestada (to save/record) and the noun salvestus (recording or saving). The expression can be contrasted with forms of salvestuda used in other tenses or moods to describe different aspects of saving or recording in Estonian grammar.

See also: Estonian verbs related to saving and recording, such as salvestama, salvestus, and general notes on Estonian passive and intransitive constructions.