töödelakse

Töödelakse is the present passive form of the Estonian verb meaning “to process” or “to handle.” It functions to indicate that processing is performed on the subject, with the actor either unspecified or understood from context. The form is commonly encountered in technical, legal, and industrial writing to describe procedures, transformations, or treatments that affect data, goods, or materials.

Usage and scope: In Estonian, the passive construction is widely used to discuss processes without naming the actor. Töödelakse appears when the focus is on the operation itself rather than who performs it. It can refer to data processing (such as data protection), manufacturing steps, medical or laboratory treatment, and archival processing.

Examples: Data are processed in accordance with privacy regulations. The raw material is processed before shipping. These examples illustrate how the passive present form centers on the action rather than the agent.

Related terms: töödeldud (processed, past participle), töötlus or töötlemine (processing), töötleja (processor).