taasalustavad

Taasalustavad is Estonian for “they restart” or “they resume.” It is the present indicative form, third-person plural, of the verb taasalustama, which means to start again after a pause or interruption. The infinitive taasalustama is built from taas- (again) and alustama (to start), indicating a renewal or continuation rather than a completely new beginning.

Grammatical properties: Taasalustavad follows the typical conjugation pattern of -ama verbs in Estonian. In the present tense, the plural third-person form ends with -vad, producing taasalustavad for “they restart.” The corresponding singular forms are taasalustab (he/she/it restarts) and taasalustavad (they restart). The verb can appear in active clauses as well as in complex sentences describing renewed activities, schedules, or processes.

Usage and nuance: Taasalustavad is used when describing the resumption of activities that were interrupted, such as work, projects, production, negotiations, or services. It conveys continuity and renewal rather than a brand-new initiation. It is suitable for neutral to formal registers, including news reporting, business communication, and academic writing.

Related forms: The noun taasalustamine means “a restart” or “a resumption.” The verb taasalustama has related derivatives such as taasalustatav (restartable) and taasalustatavus (restartability), depending on context.

Examples: Nad taasalustavad tööd järgmisel nädalal. Ettevõte taasalustab tootmise pärast hooldust. Taasalustamine toimus sujuvalt pärast pausi.