Pöördu

Pöördu is an Estonian word that functions as the second-person singular imperative of the verb pöörduma, meaning to turn toward or to address someone. In standard Estonian, pöördu is used to issue a direct command or request and is typically followed by a destination or person. The form contrasts with pöörduge, the formal or plural imperative used when addressing more than one person or when speaking politely.

Its etymology lies in the root pöörd-, combined with the imperative suffix -u-. The form is part of a family of directive expressions built from pöörduda/pöörduma. As a grammatical feature, it is a verb, not a noun, and does not carry independent semantic content beyond the command to turn attention or posture toward someone or something.

In contemporary usage, pöördu appears mainly in direct-address phrases, liturgical or ceremonial contexts, or instructional texts that present a command to the reader or listener. In everyday conversation, speakers often use alternative imperatives or rephrase instructions; nevertheless, pöördu remains a standard, recognizable form in the Estonian imperative paradigm.

There is no widely recognized geographic entity known as Pöördu in major gazetteers. If encountered as a toponym, it would be uncommon and likely localized, possibly historical or fictional in nature, rather than a standard, well-documented place name.