Ühenduvad

ühenduvad is Estonian a verb form meaning “they connect” or “they become connected.” It is the present tense, third-person plural form of the verb ühenduma (to join, to become united). The root is ühend-, and the standard present plural ending is -vad, yielding nad ühenduvad. Other present tense forms include ma ühendun, sa ühendud, ta ühendub, me ühendume, te ühendute, nad ühenduvad.

In use, ühenduvad describes a process where multiple subjects come together or form a connection, either physically or abstractly. It is an intransitive verb, typically used when the subject themselves enters into a connection with someone or something. If the intention is to connect one thing to another (a transitive sense), the related verb ühendama is used, with corresponding forms such as ma ühendan, ta ühendab, etc.

Examples:

- Nad ühenduvad uue süsteemiga. (They connect with the new system / become integrated with it.)

- Need osad ühenduvad paremini, kui temperatuur on kontrolli all. (These parts connect better when the temperature is controlled.)

Etymology and related forms:

- The form is derived from the root ühend- found in the verb ühenduma (to join) and its counterpart ühendama (to connect, to join something). Distinctions between ühenduma (intransitive) and ühendama (transitive) are common in Estonian.

See also:

- ühendama (to connect, to join something)

- ühendus (connection)

- ühenduvus (connectivity)