teenindatakse

Teenindatakse is the present passive form of the Estonian verb teenindama, meaning to serve or attend to. It is used to indicate that the action of serving is performed on the subject by an agent, without specifying who performs it. The form corresponds to English “is being served” or “are served,” depending on the subject, and it is common in service contexts.

Morphology and usage. The infinitive teenindama combines with the passive suffix -takse to form teenindatakse in the present tense. This passive construction does not mark number or person, so it can refer to a singular or plural subject alike. Past passive is teenindati, and future or general statements about service are often inferred from context. The passive voice emphasizes the service provided rather than the actor delivering it.

Contexts and examples. Teenindatakse is frequently found in retail, hospitality, and public-service settings. Examples include: Kliendid teenindatakse poes kiiresti (Customers are served quickly in the shop). Riigi asutused teenindatakse ühtlaselt ja järjepidevalt (Public services are delivered consistently and reliably). In signage or policy texts, the phrase communicates standard service delivery without naming staff.

Related terms. The related noun teenindus denotes the concept of service or customer service, while teenindaja refers to a service worker or attendant. The expression helps frame procedures, service quality standards, and expectations in Estonian service language.