Küllastume

Küllastume is an Estonian term that translates to saturation or fulfillment. It describes a state of being completely filled or satisfied, often in a context of consumption, emotion, or experience.

In the realm of material consumption, küllastume refers to reaching a point where further acquisition or consumption of a good or service provides diminishing returns in satisfaction. For instance, a person might reach küllastume with a particular type of food after eating a large quantity, meaning they no longer desire more of it.

Emotionally, küllastume can describe a profound sense of peace, contentment, or even weariness after experiencing intense feelings. Someone might feel küllastunud with joy after a particularly happy event, or conversely, küllastunud with sorrow after prolonged grief.

The concept also extends to intellectual or experiential saturation. A student might feel küllastunud with a subject after extensive study, or a traveler might reach küllastume with sightseeing after visiting many places. It implies a temporary or permanent cessation of desire or need for more of the same. The state of küllastume is subjective and varies greatly from individual to individual and across different contexts. It signifies a boundary has been reached, and the pursuit of more of the same is no longer beneficial or desired.