väikendasid

Väikendasid is the past tense plural form of the Estonian verb "vähendama." The verb "vähendama" means to reduce, decrease, lessen, or diminish. Therefore, "väikendasid" translates to "they reduced," "they decreased," "they lessened," or "they diminished." This form is used when referring to a group of subjects (they) performing the action of reduction or decrease in the past.

For example, in a sentence, "Nad väikendasid oma kulutusi" would mean "They reduced their expenses." Similarly, "Müük väikendasid märgatavalt" could be translated as "Sales decreased noticeably." The specific meaning of "väikendasid" depends heavily on the context in which it is used, as it can apply to quantities, sizes, intensity, or any other measurable attribute that can be made smaller. It is a common verb in everyday Estonian and is frequently encountered in discussions about economics, statistics, and general changes over time.