Lõbustab

Lõbustab is Estonian for “to entertain” or “to amuse.” It is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb lõbustada, a transitive verb used to describe causing amusement or enjoyment in someone. The root is related to the noun lõbu, meaning amusement or pleasure, and is formed with the common suffix -usta to create a verb.

Forms and grammar: Infinitive is lõbustada. Present tense forms include lõbustab (he/she/it entertains) and lõbustavad (they entertain). Past tense forms are lõbustas (he/she/it entertained) and lõbustasid (they entertained). The present participle is lõbustav (entertaining), and the past participle is lõbustatud (entertained or entertained). Lõbustab takes a direct object referring to the recipients of the amusement, for example, publikut (the audience) or lapsi (children).

Usage: Lõbustab is commonly used for performances, shows, or actions intended to amuse or entertain others. Examples include: Ta lõbustab publikut. (He/She entertains the audience.) See mäng lõbustab lapsi. (This game entertains the children.) In media and event descriptions, lõbustab conveys the idea of providing amusement or enjoyment through a person or program.

Nuance: The term emphasizes the act of providing amusement rather than merely being fun (lõbus) or arousing interest (huvitama). It is often associated with performers, hosts, comedians, and organized entertainment.

Related terms: lõbustus (amusement, entertainment) and lõbu (fun, pleasure).