Elujõulist

Elujõulist is the partitive singular form of the Estonian adjective elujõuline, which conveys vitality, vigor or potency. The word describes something that is full of life or energy, and can refer to people, animals, machines or processes, indicating robust health, strength, or dynamic performance. In neutral usage it corresponds to English terms such as vital, vigorous or energetic, depending on context.

Etymology: The adjective elujõuline is built from elu (life) and jõud (strength) with the suffix -line, yielding a meaning roughly "full of life force". The form elujõulist is the partitive singular used before nouns in contexts denoting an indefinite amount or scope, for example elujõulist energiat (vital energy).

Usage: Elujõulist appears in both everyday and literary Estonian to emphasize vitality, stamina, or high performance. It can describe a healthy person, a resilient animal, a powerful engine, or a vigorous process. The term is often used metaphorically to characterize a lively, energetic style or attitude.

Notes: As an inflected form of an adjective, elujõulist is not a standalone lexical item; it functions as the partitive singular form of elujõuline. Related forms include elujõuline (base form) and elujõulise (genitive). The word is established in standard Estonian usage and does not belong to any specific dialect.