tagatakse

Tagatakse is an Estonian word functioning as the present tense passive form of the verb tagama, meaning to guarantee or to ensure. In usage, tagatakse expresses that a guarantee or assurance is provided by an authority, policy, or institution, without specifying the agent. The subject of the clause is the thing that is guaranteed, and the sentence may proceed with a content clause introduced by et.

In official, legal, and policy language, tagatakse is commonly used to state commitments and protections. It is often found in government communications, contracts, guidelines, and public statements to convey that certain rights, opportunities, or safeguards are guaranteed. Examples include statements about data protection, equal access, or participation rights. The construction Tagatakse, et ... is typical for introducing the content of the guarantee.

Grammatical notes: Tagatakse is the present passive form of tagama. Related forms include tagatud (past passive participle: guaranteed), tagada (infinitive: to guarantee), and garanteeritakse (it is guaranteed). The word is used in impersonal or semi-impersonal constructions, where the focus is on the guarantee itself rather than on who guarantees it.

See also: Estonian grammar, passive voice, tagama.