Tegusid

Tegusid is an Estonian noun form derived from tegu, meaning act, deed, or feat. It is used to refer to deeds in the plural and appears in both everyday and literary language to discuss actions or achievements collectively.

In usage, tegusid typically occurs in expressions that talk about multiple deeds or notable actions. It can function as a direct object or as part of larger phrases that describe moral, historical, or biographical actions. The term commonly appears in discussions of achievements, both positive and neutral, as when contrasting simple acts with more significant deeds.

The word tegu is a native Estonian noun, and tegusid represents a standard plural form used to refer to several acts. The expression of quantity or evaluation with tegusid is common in biographical writing, historical summaries, and moral commentary, where deeds are a focal point of analysis or narrative.

Tegusid sits within a family of related terms, such as tegu (act, deed) and teene or saavutus (achievement), which cover different shades of action and accomplishment. While tegusid is most often encountered in formal or literary contexts, it remains a core word in Estonian for describing human actions and their significance. See also tegu; teene; saavutus.