tegusõna

Tegusõna is an Estonian word that translates to "verb" in English. It is a fundamental part of Estonian grammar, referring to words that describe an action, occurrence, or state of being. Verbs are essential for constructing sentences and conveying meaning in the Estonian language.

Estonian verbs are highly inflected, meaning they change their form to indicate grammatical information such as tense, mood, person, and number. For example, a verb will change to show whether an action happened in the past, present, or future, and whether it was performed by one person or multiple people. Estonian verbs do not typically change for gender.

The infinitive form of an Estonian verb usually ends in "-ma" or "-da". This is the base form of the verb, similar to the English infinitive "to run" or "to eat". From this infinitive, various conjugations can be derived.

There are several verb conjugations in Estonian, often categorized by how they form their past tense or participle. Understanding these conjugations is crucial for mastering Estonian verb usage. The study of tegusõna forms a significant part of learning the Estonian language, enabling speakers to express a wide range of actions and states.