Sulgemise

Sulgemise is the genitive form of the Estonian noun sulgemine, which denotes the act or process of closing, sealing, or shutting. In general use, sulgemine covers both concrete closures (such as closing a door or sealing a container) and more abstract notions like the cessation of activity, the end of a process, or the sealing of a boundary or system. The form sulgemise is used when describing something related to a closing, for example in phrases like the time of closing or the effect of a closing.

Etymology: Sulgemise derives from the verb sulgema, meaning “to close.” Sulgemine is the noun meaning the act of closing, and sulgemise is the genitive form used to modify other nouns or to indicate possession or association with a closing event.

Usage: The term appears across several domains in Estonian. In everyday language, it can refer to closing a window, sealing a bottle, or shutting a valve. In computing and information technology, sulgemise describes actions such as closing software, ending a session, or finalizing a secure connection. In business and administration, it can indicate the closure of a company, factory, or branch, or the cessation of an operation. In legal or procedural contexts, sulgemise may denote the finalization or closing of a case or project, including completion of required documentation.

See also: sulgemine, sulgeda.