Sulgemisest

Sulgemisest is an Estonian noun form derived from the verb sulgema, meaning to close. It denotes the act or result of closing, such as the shutdown of a facility, the sealing of a policy, or the closing of borders. In usage, sulgemisest is most often found in formal or journalistic contexts and is typically translated as “the closure” or “the closing,” with the meaning varying by context. It can also appear in phrases that mean “about the closure” or “from the closure,” depending on sentence structure.

Grammatically, sulgemisest is formed from the noun sulgemine (the act of closing) plus the elative case suffix -st, which marks movement away from or about a source. Thus, sulgemisest expresses a relation to a closing event, such as discussion about it or reference to its consequences. It is distinct from related words that describe melting or fusion, such as sulatus or sulgemine in other senses, and is not used to refer to melting.

Common contexts for sulgemisest include government or corporate announcements, news reporting, and policy discussions. Examples include statements about the closure of a plant or the border, discussions about the implications of a shutdown, or reports that mention “sulgemisest” in connection with a particular decision or event. The exact sense depends on the broader sentence and the nouns it governs.

See also: sulgemine, sulgema, sulgemiste (plural form referring to multiple closures).