võistlesid

võistlesid is an Estonian verb. It is the past tense plural form of the verb "võistlema," which means "to compete" or "to vie." Therefore, "võistlesid" translates to "they competed" or "they vied." This grammatical form indicates that multiple individuals or entities were involved in a competitive activity at some point in the past.

The verb "võistlema" itself is derived from the noun "võistlus," meaning "competition" or "contest." The suffix "-sid" is a common past tense plural marker in Estonian verbs. For example, in a sentence like "Nad võistlesid jooksmises," it means "They competed in running." The context in which "võistlesid" is used would specify the nature of the competition, such as a race, a debate, a tournament, or any other scenario involving rivalry or striving for a goal. The precise meaning can also be influenced by prepositions or other words within the sentence, clarifying what they were competing for or against.