Kokkuvõtma

Kokkuvõtma is an Estonian verb that translates to "to summarize," "to conclude," or "to wrap up." It is used in a variety of contexts to denote the act of bringing something to a close or presenting its main points in a concise manner.

In academic settings, kokkuvõtma is frequently used when referring to summarizing a text, a lecture, or research findings. For instance, a student might be asked to "kokkuvõtma" an article to demonstrate their understanding of its key arguments. Similarly, a presentation might end with a section designed to "kokkuvõtma" the discussed information.

Beyond academic use, the verb can also be applied to concluding a meeting or a discussion. One might say, "Let's kokkuvõtma our discussion" to signal the end of the conversation and to reiterate the main decisions or takeaways. In a more general sense, it can also refer to the act of completing a task or project.

The core idea behind kokkuvõtma is the distillation of information or activity into its essential components, thereby providing a clear and brief overview or a sense of completion. Its usage emphasizes the process of making something shorter and more manageable, either by extracting key points or by bringing a process to its final stage.