süüdistatakse

süüdistatakse is an Estonian verb meaning "is accused" or "are accused." It is the passive form of the verb süüdistama, which means "to accuse." The suffix -takse indicates the third-person plural passive voice. This grammatical form is used when the subject of the accusation is unknown, unimportant, or when the speaker wishes to emphasize the act of accusation itself rather than the accuser.

For example, if someone is arrested and being investigated, the Estonian sentence "Teda süüdistatakse varguses" translates to "He/She is accused of theft." Here, the focus is on the fact that the person is facing accusations, not on who is making the accusation. Similarly, "Inimesi süüdistatakse korruptsioonis" means "People are accused of corruption," implying a general or unspecified group of accusers.

The use of süüdistatakse is common in legal contexts, news reporting, and everyday conversation when referring to accusations that have been made. It allows for a more objective or generalized statement about an accusation without needing to identify the specific party bringing the charges. The verb form is versatile and can be applied to singular or plural subjects, always denoting a passive state of being accused.