Nõus

Nõus is an Estonian predicative adjective meaning in agreement, consenting, or willing to comply. It indicates that someone accepts or approves of a statement, proposal, or course of action. In everyday speech it is common in questions and statements such as “Oled sa nõus?” and “Ma olen nõus.”

Grammatical notes are straightforward: nõus is used after the verb olema (to be) to form phrases that express agreement, and it does not change for gender. It can appear in present and past tenses, for example “Ma olen nõus” (I am in agreement) and “Ta oli nõus” (He/She was in agreement). Estonian speakers also use the related noun nõusolek to mean consent or approval.

Usage and nuance: being nõus can imply willingness to accept terms, support a plan, or comply with a request. It contrasts with phrases meaning disagreement, such as “ei ole nõus” or “ei nõustu,” which express non-consent or opposition.

Related terms: The verb closely connected to nõus is nõustuma, meaning to agree. The noun form nõusolek denotes consent or approval. These terms are common in both everyday conversation and formal contexts, including negotiations and organizational decisions.

In summary, nõus is a fundamental Estonian term for expressing agreement and willingness, widely used across informal and formal speech to indicate consent or assent.