tõendan

Tõendan is the first-person singular present tense form of the Estonian verb tõestama, meaning to prove, demonstrate, or substantiate a claim. It is used when the speaker states that they are providing evidence or justification for what they assert.

The verb is derived from the noun tõend, which means evidence or proof. Related forms include tõestan (I prove) and tõendab (he/she proves); the infinitive is tõestama (to prove). The noun family also includes tõend (evidence) and tõestus (proof, authentication). These forms are common in academic, legal and argumentative contexts.

Usage notes: tõendan is used with a direct object referring to the claim or proposition being supported, often accompanied by data, references or examples. Example sentences include: Ma tõendan oma väiteid andmete ja allikatega. Ta tõendab oma teooriat katseandmetega. In formal Estonian, this verb conveys the act of substantiating something before an audience, an institution, or a counterpart.