võimaldan

Võimaldan is the Estonian verb meaning to enable or to make possible. It denotes the act of creating the possibility for someone or something to do something, receive access, or achieve a result. The form võimaldan is the first-person singular present tense: ma võimaldan, meaning “I enable.” The base infinitive is võimaldama, and related forms include võimaldab (3rd person singular present), võimaldasin (past tense) and võimaldamine (gerund or nominalized form).

Etymology and related forms: võl may derive from the adjective võimalik (possible). The causative or transitive verb sporten is formed with the suffix -dama, yielding võimaldama, which expresses making something possible or providing the means for it to happen. The noun võimalus means “an opportunity” or “a possibility,” closely related in meaning to the verb.

Usage and examples: Võimaldan is used when describing actions that create opportunity or access. It is a transitive verb and commonly appears with an infinitive clause or a direct object indicating what is being enabled. Examples include: See süsteem võimaldab kasutajatel andmete eksportimist. (This system enables users to export data.) Ma võimaldan sul osaleda koosolekul. (I enable you to participate in the meeting.) The expression can also appear with objects like “võimalus” in related constructions, for example, “see luuakse uue võimaluse jaoks” (this creates a new opportunity).

Notes: Võimaldamine is the noun form for the action of enabling. In usage, võimaldan can contrast with lubama (to permit) by emphasizing the provision of capability or access rather than mere allowance.