süüditama

Süüditama is an Estonian verb that translates to "to blame" or "to accuse." It is derived from the noun "süüdi," which means "guilt" or "fault." The verb is used to express the act of attributing responsibility for a negative event or action to someone or something.

The basic form of the verb is süüditama. Its common conjugation patterns follow standard Estonian verb declension. For example, in the present tense, "ma süüdistan" means "I blame," and in the past tense, "ta süüdistas" means "he/she blamed." The verb can be used in various contexts, from personal relationships to legal proceedings.

To illustrate its usage, one might say "Ära süüdista mind selles" which translates to "Don't blame me for this." In a more formal setting, a sentence like "Kohus süüdis teda varguses" means "The court accused him of theft." The object of blame can be a person, an animal, or even an abstract concept or situation.

The verb can also be used reflexively, as in "ta süüdistas ennast" meaning "he/she blamed himself/herself." This indicates self-recrimination. The nuance of "süüditama" lies in the direct attribution of fault, implying that the blamed party is responsible for a transgression or negative outcome. It is a fundamental verb for expressing accountability and the assignment of blame in the Estonian language.