Niisutavad

Niisutavad is an Estonian word that occurs in two related ways: as the third-person plural present tense form of the verb niisutama, meaning to moisten, hydrate, or humidify; and as the present-participle adjective niisutav in its plural form, used to describe nouns as “moisturizing” or “hydrating.”

The root niisut- comes from the concept of moisture and is related to the noun niiskus (moisture) and to other forms such as niisutamine (moisturization) and niisutaja (moisturizer). The word is commonly encountered in everyday language as well as in cosmetics, dermatology, agriculture, and climate-related contexts.

In verb usage, niisutavad agrees with a plural subject. For example: Nad niisutavad nahka, meaning “They moisturize the skin.” In this sense, it describes an action performed by multiple subjects. In adjectival use, niisutavad can modify plural nouns to convey the meaning “moisturizing” or “hydrating,” as in niisutavad tooted meaning “moisturizing products” or niisutavad kreemid meaning “moisturizing creams.”

Common related terms include niisutus (moisturization/humidification) and niisutaja (moisturizer). The word is widely used in beauty and personal care writing, as well as in medical and agricultural discussions where moisture and hydration are discussed. While its core meaning centers on adding moisture, context determines whether it functions as a verb form or as a descriptive adjective.