Inspireerivad

In inspireerivad is an Estonian word that functions as both an adjective and a verb form. As an adjective it means inspiring or inspirational when describing plural subjects, for example inspireerivad ideed meaning “inspiring ideas.” It can also be the third-person plural present tense form of the verb inspireerima, meaning “they inspire,” as in Nad inspireerivad publikut (“They inspire the audience”). The base adjective form is inspireeriv, which is used with singular nouns.

Etymology: The term is a loan from English "inspire," adapted through the Estonian verb inspireerima. The related noun is inspiratsioon (“inspiration”), and the derived adjective inspireeriv corresponds to the English concept of “inspiring.”

Usage: Inspireerivad is common in education, media, marketing, and culture to signal motivational, uplifting, or thought-provoking qualities. It appears in articles, speeches, and reviews to characterize people, works, or events that evoke motivation, admiration, or reflection.

See also: inspiratsioon, inspireeriv, inspiration.