vahetasin

vahetasin is an Estonian word that translates to "I changed" or "I have changed" in English. It is the first-person singular past tense of the verb vahetama, which means to change, exchange, or swap. The word is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe any action of altering something, replacing an item, or undergoing a transformation.

For instance, someone might say "Ma vahetasin auto" meaning "I changed the car," indicating they bought a new one or replaced their old vehicle. Similarly, "Ma vahetasin riided" would translate to "I changed clothes." The verb can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as "Ta vahetasin arvamust," meaning "He changed his mind."

The conjugation of vahetama follows typical Estonian verb patterns. The past tense is formed by adding the suffix -sin to the verb stem in the first person singular. Therefore, vahetasin is the direct and unambiguous expression of "I changed" in the past. The context in which vahetasin is used will determine the specific meaning of the change, whether it is a physical replacement, a modification, or a shift in state. It is a versatile word in the Estonian language, essential for expressing a wide range of actions involving alteration.