ümberkukkumise

Ümberkukkumise is an Estonian word that translates to "falling over" or "tipping over" in English. It describes the act of something losing its balance and toppling from an upright or stable position to a horizontal or unstable one. This can apply to inanimate objects, such as furniture falling over, or to living beings, like a person stumbling and falling.

The term is generally used to describe an unintentional loss of stability. For instance, a poorly stacked pile of books might ümberkukkumine, or a child might ümberkukkumine while learning to walk. In a more figurative sense, it can sometimes refer to the collapse of a system or an organization, implying a sudden and complete downfall.

The causes of ümberkukkumine can range from external forces like a strong gust of wind or a push, to internal factors such as an uneven weight distribution or a weak foundation. The context in which the word is used dictates the specific meaning, but the core concept remains the transition from a state of being upright or stable to one of being tipped over.