Austa

Austa is a word in the Estonian language that functions as the imperative form of the verb austama, meaning to respect or to revere. In Estonian, imperative forms are used to issue direct commands or exhortations, and austa translates roughly as “show respect” or “respect!” when addressing a single person.

The verb austama expresses acts of regard, deference, or esteem toward people, rules, traditions, or institutions. The imperative mood, as used with austa, is common in guidance, etiquette, and formal or ceremonial contexts where respectful behavior is asked for or required.

Estonian also has related forms linked to the concept of respect, including other verb forms and potential noun forms derived from the same root. However, austa itself is specifically the imperative verb form and is not typically used as a standalone noun.

Outside of Estonian-language usage, austa does not have a widely recognized meaning and is predominantly encountered in linguistic discussions, language-learning materials, or translated examples. It is not a common term in English or in most other language contexts.