Rikastuvad

Rikastuvad is an Estonian verb meaning to become rich or to grow wealthy. It is the third-person plural present tense form of the verb rikastuda, which denotes the process of increasing wealth or prosperity. The form rikastuvad can describe individuals, groups, companies, or regions that are gaining wealth.

Etymology and construction: rikastuda is formed from the adjective rikas (rich) with the common Estonian infinitive suffix -uda, creating a verb that expresses a change of state. The present tense is conjugated like other -uda verbs, with the third-person plural ending -uvad in the present form.

Usage: The term is neutral and factual, suitable for economic descriptions, social commentary, and news reporting. It can refer to literal financial wealth as well as broader prosperity or improvement in living standards. The subject of rikastuvad can be people, organizations, municipalities, or countries experiencing wealth growth.

Conjugation reference: standard present tense forms for rikastuda include rikastun, rikastud, rikastub, rikastume, rikastute, rikastuvad.

Examples:

- Majandus kasvab, ja paljud inimesed rikastuvad. (The economy grows, and many people become rich.)

- Linn rikastub investeeringutest. (The city grows wealthier from investments.)

See also: rikastus (wealth), rikastuma (to become rich), rikastamine (enrichment).