sõidutada

Sõidutada is an Estonian verb. It is the causative form of the verb "sõitma," which means "to ride" or "to drive." Therefore, "sõidutada" means "to give someone a ride," "to drive someone somewhere," or "to transport someone." It implies that the subject is actively causing another person or entity to travel.

The verb can be used in various contexts. For instance, one might "sõidutada" a friend to the airport, "sõidutada" children to school, or even "sõidutada" goods from one location to another, though in the latter case, other verbs like "vedada" (to carry/transport) might also be applicable depending on the nuance. The subject of the sentence is the one performing the action of driving or transporting, and the object is the one being transported.

Example sentences might include: "Ma sõidutan oma ema poodi" (I am giving my mother a ride to the store) or "Ta sõidutas lapsi suvilasse" (He drove the children to the summer house). The tense and mood of the verb can be conjugated according to standard Estonian grammar. Understanding the causative nature of "sõidutada" is key to its correct usage, distinguishing it from the simple act of riding or driving oneself. It emphasizes the act of facilitating another's journey.