täheldame

Täheldame is an Estonian verb form meaning "we notice" or "we observe." It is the first-person plural present tense of the verb täheldama, which denotes perceiving, noticing, or detecting something through observation. The use of täheldame often implies a deliberate or analytical noticing of a fact or trend, rather than a casual glimpse.

In use, täheldame is common in formal, scientific, or journalistic writing, where speakers present findings or observations. It can introduce a conclusion drawn from evidence or data. For example, "Täheldame, et temperatuur on viimasel nädalal tõusnud" translates to "We note that the temperature has risen over the past week." Another example: "Täheldame uuringus trendi kasvust" means "We observe a trend of growth in the study."

Morphology and related forms: täheldama is the infinitive, from which täheldame is derived. In Estonian, forming the present tense for the first-person plural typically yields these kinds of endings: -ame. The noun forms related to the verb (such as denoting the act of noticing or detection) are used in more technical or formal contexts, though exact nominalizations may vary in usage.

Compared with synonyms, täheldama carries a sense of careful observation or detection of observable facts, whereas märka (to notice) can be more general or immediate. Täheldame tends to appear in analytical sentences where results or conclusions are being stated.

Overall, täheldame is a formal, evaluative way to express that something has been noticed or observed, often as part of presenting data or findings.