Saavutamise

Saavutamine is an Estonian noun that denotes the act of achieving or attaining a goal, as well as the process of reaching a desired outcome. It is used to refer to the progression toward goals in areas such as education, work, sports, and personal development, as well as to the results that come from effort. The word is closely related to the noun saavutus, which means an achievement or accomplishment, and to the plural saavutused, which refers to multiple achievements.

Etymology and grammar: Saavutamine is formed from the verb saavutama (to achieve) with the nominalizing suffix -mine, producing the noun that expresses the action of achieving. The genitive singular form of the word is saavutamise, and it is used in constructions that relate the act of achieving to other elements, for example saavutamise eesmärk (the aim of achieving) or saavutamise meetodid (the methods of achieving).

Usage and nuances: In Estonian, saavutamine emphasizes the process of reaching a goal, while saavutus emphasizes the concrete result or milestone. The term is common in academic writing, career planning, coaching, and motivational contexts, where discussions about goal setting, progress, and outcomes are central. Examples might include statements about the steps necessary for saavutamine, or descriptions of significant saavutused in a person’s career or studies.

See also: saavutused, saavutus, saavutada, saavuta.

Saavutamine thus functions as a key concept in Estonian for describing the act and process of achieving, complementing the noun for concrete outcomes.