Rõõmustama

Rõõmustama is an Estonian verb that translates to "to gladden," "to cheer," or "to make happy" in English. It is derived from the noun "rõõm," meaning "joy" or "happiness." The verb functions as a transitive verb, indicating that an action is performed to cause joy in someone or something.

The word can be used in various contexts to describe the act of bringing happiness. For example, one might say "See uudis rõõmustas mind" which means "This news gladdened me." It can also be used to describe someone or something that inherently brings joy, such as "Tema naeratus rõõmustab kõiki" meaning "Her smile cheers everyone." The verb can be conjugated in different tenses and moods according to Estonian grammar. The infinitive form is rõõmustama, while common past tense forms include rõõmustas (he/she/it gladdened) and rõõmustasime (we gladdened). The present tense is also used, for instance, "Ta rõõmustab mind tihti" (He often makes me happy).

The concept of rõõmustama is central to expressions of positive emotion and social connection in Estonian culture. It signifies the act of positively influencing another's emotional state.