töövad

Töövad is a term used in Estonian, meaning "working" or "they are working." It is the third-person plural present tense form of the verb "töötama," which translates to "to work." The word "töövad" describes the action of multiple individuals or entities engaging in labor or activity. It can be used in various contexts, from describing people performing their jobs to machines operating or even abstract concepts functioning.

For example, one might say "Nad töövad praegu" which translates to "They are working now." This phrase indicates that a group of people are currently occupied with their tasks. Similarly, in a more technical context, "Masinad töövad laitmatult" means "The machines are working flawlessly," referring to the operational status of machinery. The term can also be used metaphorically, such as in "Ideed töövad minu peas" meaning "Ideas are working in my head," suggesting the active processing of thoughts.

The grammatical structure of "töövad" is straightforward in Estonian. It is the standard conjugation for the present tense, third-person plural. Understanding this form is essential for comprehending basic Estonian sentences related to ongoing actions performed by multiple subjects. The word's prevalence in everyday language underscores the importance of labor and activity in Estonian culture and communication.