Nõustuda

Nõustuda is an Estonian verb meaning to agree, to assent, or to consent to something. It is used when a person accepts a statement, opinion, proposal, or request, or when parties come to a common understanding.

Usage and construction

Nõustuda typically describes aligning with another's view or with a proposed plan. It is commonly followed by a complement in the comitative case marked with -ga, such as sõbra arvamusega (with a friend’s opinion) or ettepanekuga (to the proposal). Examples include: Ma nõustun sinu arvamusega. (I agree with your opinion.) Ta nõustus ettepanekuga. (He agreed to the proposal.) The verb can be used in present, past, and future contexts through standard Estonian tense forms, e.g., Ma nõustan? In practice, you will see forms like nõustun, nõustub, nõustume, nõustute, nõustuvad in present tense, and nõustusin in past tense; passive voice is nõustutakse.

Related terms

Nõustuda is contrasted with nõustada, which means to advise or counsel, not to agree. The noun form nõustumine denotes assent or agreement. The participle nõustunud means having agreed, and nõustumine refers to the act of agreeing or consenting.

Usage notes

The verb is common in everyday speech as well as formal contexts, such as negotiations, discussions, or decisions. It conveys voluntary acceptance rather than obligation. While similar to “agree,” it emphasizes concurrence with a view, condition, or proposal rather than simply recognizing a fact.

See also

Nõustumine (agreement, assent), nõustunud (agreed), nõustuma (to agree)—and the related verb nõustada (to advise).