This is the 641st most frequent Estonian word.
ütlevad
"Ütlevad" means "they say" in English.
Here, 'ütlevad' functions as a verb meaning 'they say', representing the present tense plural form of the verb 'ütlema'.
Nad ütlevad, et ilm läheb varsti paremaks.
They say that the weather will improve soon.
'Ütlevad' in this context mirrors its typical use as a verb meaning 'they say', used to describe action in the present.
Kui inimesed midagi tõeliselt tahavad, ütlevad nad selle alati välja.
When people truly want something, they always say it out loud.
Once again, 'ütlevad' serves to convey the action of saying or expressing by a plural subject in the present tense.