tähistage

Tähistage is an Estonian verb form meaning to celebrate, commemorate, or mark an event, date, or occasion. It is primarily used as the second-person plural imperative, addressing a group with a command or exhortation to participate in celebrating or observing something. In English, it is commonly rendered as “you (all) celebrate” or, in context, as a directive to observe an occasion.

The verb tähistama from which tähistage is derived conveys the idea of marking an event with recognition or ceremony. The imperative form caters to plural subjects, making it suitable for public announcements, invitations, and group-oriented instructions. As a grammar note, Estonian imperatives also include singular forms (for example, tähista) and other mood variants, but tähistage specifically targets multiple listeners.

Usage and examples:

- Tähistage oma linna sünnipäeva koos kogukonnaga. (Celebrate your city’s birthday together with the community.)

- Tähistage rahvusvahelist päeva õhtul korraldatud üritusega. (Observe/celebrate the international day with the evening event.)

- Tähistage see tähtpäev järjekindlalt ja mõelge tagasi minevikule. (Mark this holiday with reflection on the past.)

Related terms include tähistamine (the act of celebrating or observing) and tähis (sign or symbol), from which tähistama is historically derived. In Estonian usage, tähistage appears frequently in formal or collective contexts, such as official announcements and community calendars.