Rõivastama

Rõivastama is an Estonian verb that translates to "to dress" or "to undress" in English. It is a versatile verb used in various contexts related to clothing and appearance.

The verb can be used to describe the act of putting on clothes, for example, "laps rõivastab end mängimiseks" (the child is dressing for playing). It can also refer to the act of taking off clothes, such as "ta rõivastas end õhtul" (he/she undressed in the evening).

Rõivastama can also be used in a more figurative sense. For instance, it can describe the act of clothing something in a metaphorical way, like "mäed rõivastusid lumega" (the mountains were clothed in snow).

The verb has several related forms. The past tense, for example, is rõivastas. The participle forms include rõivastatud (dressed) and rõivastumata (undressed). The infinitive form is rõivastada. The noun form related to clothing is rõivastus, which can mean attire or outfit.

Understanding the nuances of rõivastama is important for comprehending Estonian conversations and texts related to clothing, personal appearance, and descriptive language.