õhtust
Õhtust is an Estonian greeting used in the evening. It is commonly heard as a standalone greeting or as part of the fuller phrase Tere õhtust, which translates to “Good evening.” The word õhtust comes from õhtu, meaning “evening,” and the form is a shortened, informally used version in spoken language. In everyday speech people may simply say Õhtust! in casual settings or use Tere õhtust in more courteous interactions, such as when greeting colleagues, customers, or hosts in the evening.
The timing is flexible but generally aligns with evening hours, when it is understood to be evening
Pronunciation centers on the Estonian vowel õ, a close front rounded vowel, with the word typically stressed
See also: Tere hommikust (Good morning), Tere päevast (Good day/afternoon), Head ööd (Good night).