sõelutakse

Sõelutakse is an Estonian verb in the passive voice, third person plural form. It translates to "is/are being sifted" or "are sifted" in English. The root verb is "sõeluma," which means to sift, screen, or sieve.

The term is most commonly used in the context of separating materials based on size. For example, in construction, sand and gravel are sõelutakse to remove larger debris and create a finer, more uniform aggregate. In agriculture, grain may be sõelutakse to remove chaff and impurities before processing. This process is essential for quality control and ensuring the suitability of a material for its intended purpose.

Beyond physical materials, "sõelutakse" can also be used metaphorically. It can describe a rigorous selection process, where candidates or applications are carefully examined and filtered. For instance, a competitive job application process might be described as "kandidaate sõelutakse hoolikalt" (candidates are carefully sifted). This implies a thorough evaluation to identify the most suitable individuals. The meaning is always related to a process of separation or filtering, whether literal or figurative.