Saavutmine

Saavutmine is an Estonian noun meaning the act of achieving something, i.e., attainment or accomplishment. It refers to reaching a goal or objective and can denote either the process of getting there or, in some contexts, the result of that effort. In English, it is often translated as achievement or attainment, depending on the usage.

Linguistic notes: the word is formed from the verb saavutama (to achieve) with the nominalizing suffix -mine. A related noun, saavutus, typically denotes a completed achievement or a notable accomplishment. Saavutamine therefore emphasizes the process or the state of having achieved something, while saavutus tends to highlight the achievement as a finished event.

Usage: saavutmine is common in education, management, sports, and personal development discussions. It can describe both personal progress toward goals and the attainment of specific standards or qualifications. Examples include phrases like “eesti keele oskuste saavutamine” (the attainment of Estonian language skills) or “eesmärkide saavutamine on oluline” (the achievement of goals is important). In academic or formal texts, one may talk about “tase või määr saavutamises” or “saavutamise tase” to refer to levels of attainment.

See also: saavutatus (achievement), saavutada (to achieve), attainment-related terminology in Estonian education and performance contexts. In translation, the choice between achievement or attainment depends on whether the emphasis is on the process or the result.