võistlevad
Võistlevad is an Estonian verb form meaning "they compete" or "are competing." It is the present tense, third-person plural form of the verb võistlema, which means "to compete" or "to participate in a competition." The form is used with plural subjects such as teams, athletes, or groups to indicate ongoing or general competition. The verb is commonly used in sports journalism, event descriptions, and everyday speech.
Etymology and related forms: Võistlema derives from võistlus meaning "competition," reflecting the activity of contest or
Usage notes: In sentences, võistlevad typically accompanies a plural subject. Example: "Meeskonnad võistlevad turniiril." This indicates