teenindav

Teenindav is an Estonian adjective derived from the verb teenindama, meaning to serve or attend to. It describes something or someone that provides service or is related to service provision. The form is the present active participle and can be used both attributively and predicatively.

Formation and grammar: It is created by adding the suffix -av to the verb stem teenind-. As an adjective, teenindav agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case, and it is used in phrases such as teenindav töötaja (a service-oriented employee) or teenindav süsteem (a service-providing system). It is not a standalone noun; it functions as an adjective or participial descriptor.

Usage and nuance: The term emphasizes active service and is commonly found in business, hospitality, and customer service contexts. It can describe people, processes, or systems that perform or facilitate service. While it shares meaning with related nouns like teenindus (service), teenindav specifically conveys the idea of actively providing service.

Examples:

- Ta on teenindav töötaja. (He/She is a service-oriented employee.)

- Teenindav süsteem võimaldab klientidel kiiret abi. (A service-providing system enables clients to receive help quickly.)

- Teenindav käitumine on oluline restoranis. (Service-oriented behavior is important in a restaurant.)

See also: teenindus, teenindus- ja kaupade valdkond, oskuslik teenindamine.