suunama

Suunama is an Estonian verb meaning to direct, to aim, or to point toward. It is used for directing movement, attention, or resources, and can be literal (aiming a tool or directing a vehicle) or figurative (directing attention to a topic or directing funds to a project).

Grammatical notes: Suunama is a regular verb of the first conjugation group, with the infinitive form suunama. In present tense, its forms are ma suunan, sa suunad, ta suunab, me suuname, te suunate, nad suunavad. The verb can form common compound tenses with the standard Estonian auxiliary system and supports participles and the noun suunamine (the act of directing).

Usage examples: Ta suunab oma tähelepanu koolile. (He directs his attention to the school.) Me peame suunama ressursid tõhusamalt. (We need to direct resources more efficiently.) The verb is versatile in both literal contexts—such as directing a device or vehicle—and figurative contexts, including strategy, planning, and communication.

Related forms: Suunamine is the noun derived from suunama, referring to the act or process of directing. The agent noun suunaja denotes a person who directs or guides. These derivatives are commonly used in formal writing and technical language.

See also: Estonian grammar, Estonian verbs, and suunamine for broader discussion of direction-related terminology in Estonian. Suunama is a standard, widely used verb in contemporary Estonian with clear, serviceable meanings in everyday and professional speech.