võtates
Võtates is a non-finite form of the Estonian verb võtta, meaning “to take.” It functions as an adverbial participle (gerund) and expresses the circumstance under which the main verb occurs, typically translated as “taking” or “while taking.” The form is primarily found in written and formal Estonian, where it introduces subordinate clauses that indicate simultaneity, condition, or rationale.
In practice, võtates is used to set the frame for the main clause, often at the beginning
Grammatically, võtates is a non-finite form and does not change for gender or number; it is not
See also: võttes arvesse, võttama, participial constructions in Estonian.