valima — illustration of to choose

valima

[ˈvɑlimɑ]

to choose, to elect

Forms

ma-vorm (dictionary form)
valima
da-vorm (after another verb)
valida

Present (Olevik)

mina (ma)
valin
sina (sa)
valid
tema (ta)
valib
meie (me)
valime
teie (te)
valite
nemad (nad)
valivad

Past (Minevik)

mina (ma)
valisin
sina (sa)
valisid
tema (ta)
valis
meie (me)
valisime
teie (te)
valisite
nemad (nad)
valisid

Examples

Ma valin ühe neist.

I will choose one of these.

Me valime presidenti.

We are electing a president.

Common combinations

sobivat aega valima

to choose a suitable time

presidenti valima

to elect a president

Synonyms

Related words

In Estonian

Mitme võimaluse hulgast otsust tegema või kedagi hääletusega ametisse määrama.

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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