Koristama

Koristama is an Estonian verb meaning to clean, tidy up, or sweep a space, often extending to clearing away dirt, clutter, or mess. It is commonly used for household tasks such as cleaning a room, kitchen, or other areas, and can also be used in a broader sense of organizing or putting things in order.

As an ordinary -ma verb, koristama follows standard Estonian verb conjugation patterns. The infinitive ends in -ama, and the present tense forms are built with the usual personal endings: ma koristan, sa koristad, ta koristab, me koristame, te koristate, nad koristavad. The verb is transitive, taking a direct object in the accusative case (for example, tuba, köök, riided). Past and perfect tenses are formed like other Estonian verbs, with the appropriate subject endings and auxiliary constructions.

Common collocations include phrases such as koristama tuba (to clean the room), koristama kööki (to clean the kitchen), and koristama riideid (to tidy clothes). The word is often used in daily housekeeping contexts and can also appear in figurative expressions related to clearing away problems or disorder.

Etymology and related forms: koronaring from the noun koristus, meaning cleanup or cleaning. Related nouns include koristus (cleanup) and hästi järge pidama with verbs such as puhastama (to purify) or korrastama (to arrange, organize).

See also: koristus, puhastama, korrastama.