väljendage

Väljendage is an Estonian verb form meaning “to express” or “to articulate.” It is the second-person plural imperative of the verb väljendada, and in Estonian it is used to address more than one person or to convey politeness in a singular address. The infinitive form is väljendada.

Formation and usage notes: Väljendage is formed from the verb stem väljend- combined with the imperative ending -age. The corresponding singular imperative form is väljenda, while väljendage is used for you (plural) or polite you. Imperative forms are commonly found in instructions, guidelines, public speech, and any context where speakers invite others to state a view or feeling.

Examples:

- Väljendage oma arvamust. (Express your opinion.)

- Väljendage oma seisukohta lühidalt ja täpselt. (Express your position briefly and precisely.)

Relation to related forms: The base verb is väljendada (“to express”). Noun forms related to expression include väljendamine (“expressing”) and väljendus (“expression”). The imperative mood contrasts with the indicative and other moods used to state or describe rather than command.

See also: Estonian verb conjugation, for tjera forms of väljendada, and related verbs such as välja nägema and väljendama, which share the theme of expressing or portraying.