Lükkamine

Lükkamine is an Estonian noun meaning the act or process of applying a pushing force to move something away or forward. It is formed from the verb лükkama (to push) and is commonly translated into English as “pushing” or “a push.” The term covers both simple, everyday pushes and more forceful or sustained pushes.

In everyday language, Lükkamine describes moving objects by hand or body, such as pushing a door open, nudging a chair, or shifting a heavy item a short distance. In mechanical or engineering contexts, it can refer to a pushing action used to move parts or components within a device or machine, where a deliberate force is applied to initiate movement. In safety and social contexts, lükkamine can imply aggressive or unsolicited pushing, which may be undesirable or dangerous in crowds or close quarters.

The word has related forms, including lükke (a push) and lükata (to push). While it is a common term in Estonian, in English-language texts it is usually rendered as “pushing” or “a push,” with the exact nuance (gentle nudge versus forceful shove) determined by context.

See also: lükewa, lükke, lükata. In practical use, observers note that pushing can be a normal physical action in some tasks but may raise safety concerns in crowded or high-risk settings.