võistleb

Võistleb is an Estonian verb form meaning “competes.” It is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb võistlema (to compete) in standard Estonian. The infinitive form is võistlema, and related noun võistlus denotes a competition.

The form võistleb is used when the subject is he, she, or it, as in Ta võistleb rahvusvahelisel turniiril (He/She competes in an international tournament). In sports journalism and ordinary speech, it appears to describe ongoing participation in events, contests, or leagues. The verb can be conjugated across persons and numbers to express different aspects of competition, for example: ma võistlen (I compete), sa võistled (you compete), me võistleme (we compete), nad võistlevad (they compete).

Võistelda/võistlema is a standard expression in Estonian for talking about competitive participation in a wide range of activities, from athletic events to contests and debates. Etymologically, the word is linked to võistlus, meaning “competition” or “contest.” In the language of Estonian grammar, võistleb represents a typical present-tense form used to describe current actions or general statements about competing.