valitsetakse
Valitsetakse is a term that appears in Estonian-language linguistics and language-teaching materials as an example of the present passive verb form. It is not widely attested as a standard everyday form in contemporary Estonian, and its status varies among grammars. In educational contexts, valitsetakse is presented to illustrate how the present passive can be formed from a verb meaning “to select” or “to elect.” The form is often described as roughly meaning “it is chosen” or “they are chosen,” depending on the grammatical subject.
Origin and construction: The form is shown as a passive present construction built from a stem related
Usage and notes: Valitsetakse tends to occur in instructional material, grammatical descriptions, or historical/ dialectal contexts
See also: Estonian language, Estonian grammar, passive voice, valita, valitsema.