Idealiseerib

Idealiseerib is an Estonian verb meaning to idealize or to portray as ideal. It denotes the act of viewing or presenting someone or something as an ideal, often overlooking shortcomings. The form idealiseerib is the present tense, third-person singular of the verb idealiseerima.

Origin and form: The verb is derived from the noun ideaal (ideal) with the productive suffix -iseer- plus the infinitive ending -ima, yielding idealiseerima (to idealize). The noun ideaal is borrowed from Western European sources, with cognates in languages such as German, French, and English. In Estonian, the present tense third-person singular typically ends in -b, giving idealiseerib; the past tense is formed with -is (idealiseeris).

Usage: Idealiseerib is used in literary criticism, journalism, psychology, and everyday speech to describe the tendency to treat something as more perfect than it is. It can carry a neutral descriptive meaning or a critical nuance, depending on context; it may imply oversimplification, a selective portrayal, or an illusionary perception. Examples: Ta idealiseerib oma noorust. Media võib minevikku liigselt idealiseerida.

See also: ideaal, ideaaliseerima, ideaal.