soodustatakse

Soodustatakse is an Estonian verb form used to indicate that something is being promoted, encouraged, or subsidized. It is the passive present tense of the verb soodustada, and it appears in official texts, policy descriptions, and everyday language to show that a particular action or activity receives support from authorities, institutions, or programs. The exact meaning—financial subsidy, regulatory facilitation, or general encouragement—depends on the context and accompanying nouns.

Grammatical and usage notes: Soodustatakse is a passive form, so the doer of the action is often unstated or generalized (for example, the state, a government agency, or a program). The corresponding active form is soodustab, meaning “promotes,” “encourages,” or “subsidizes.” In practice, soodustatakse is used to describe incentives or measures that make a behavior or project more likely, without naming the exact source of support in every case.

Context and examples: In policy language, one might find statements such as “Elektriautode ostmist soodustatakse maksusoodustuste ja toetustega,” which translates to “The purchase of electric cars is subsidized/encouraged through tax incentives and grants.” Another example is “Väikeettevõtete arendamist soodustatakse riigi toetusprogrammi abil,” meaning “The development of small businesses is encouraged by the state support program.” These formulations illustrate how soodustatakse signals both financial aid and broader encouragement within a framework of public or institutional support.

See also: soodustamine, soodustus, Estonian grammar.