takistama — illustration of to prevent

takistama

[ˈtɑkistɑmɑ]

to prevent, to hinder

Forms

ma-vorm (dictionary form)
takistama
da-vorm (after another verb)
takistada

Present (Olevik)

mina (ma)
takistan
sina (sa)
takistad
tema (ta)
takistab
meie (me)
takistame
teie (te)
takistate
nemad (nad)
takistavad

Past (Minevik)

mina (ma)
takistasin
sina (sa)
takistasid
tema (ta)
takistas
meie (me)
takistasime
teie (te)
takistasite
nemad (nad)
takistasid

Examples

Ära takista mind.

Don't hinder me.

Vihm takistas tööd.

Rain hindered the work.

Common combinations

tööd takistama

to hinder the work

levikut takistama

to prevent the spread

Synonyms

Related words

In Estonian

muutma millegi tegemise raskeks või võimatuks

Definitions, examples and word forms are partly based on the EKI Combined Dictionary (Eesti Keele Instituut, Sõnaveeb), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Dictio has edited and added to them. Sources and licenses

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