Pühendun

Pühendun is the first-person singular present tense form of the Estonian verb pühenduma, meaning to devote oneself or to become absorbed in something. The form signals a current, active commitment or focus, and it is used to describe dedication to tasks, studies, projects, relationships, or causes. It is a normal, neutral term in everyday speech and in writing.

In practice, pühendun is often followed by a case form indicating what is being devoted to, such as the illative or allative. For example, Ma pühendun täielikult oma uurimistööle translates to “I devote myself completely to my research.” The expression can also be extended to broader commitments, such as pühendun oma eesmärkidele or pühendun loomingule, depending on the context.

Related words include pühendus, the noun meaning devotion or dedication, and pühendunud, the adjective meaning devoted or dedicated. The verb pühenduma covers a range of commitments, from professional and academic pursuits to personal interests and causes. In translation, pühendun aligns with “I devote myself” or “I am dedicating myself,” while its related forms convey the broader sense of steadfast dedication.