Tutvumise

Tutvumise is a noun in Estonian that refers to the process of becoming acquainted with someone or something. It covers activities that help a person learn about a new environment, people, or a concept, including introductions, orientation, and familiarization with a product, system, or organization. In practical use, tutvumise is often found in formal, instructional, or professional contexts such as education, onboarding, and corporate training.

The form tutvumise is the genitive singular of tutumine, the noun derived from the verb tutvuma (“to become acquainted”). This morphological relationship allows phrases like tutvumise eesmärk (the aim of familiarization), tutvumise protsess (the process of acquainting), and tutvumise ajal (during familiarization). The term can thus function to label the overall phase or activity of helping someone gain initial knowledge or comfort in a new setting.

Usage notes and contexts: tutvumise is commonly used when describing introductory periods for new employees, students, customers, or users of a service or product. It may appear in documentation, curricula, and HR materials as a neutral descriptor of the initial learning or orientation stage. Related terms include tutvumine (getting acquainted) and tutvustamine (introduction or presentation).

Example: Uue töötaja tutvumise ajal korraldatakse sissejuhatused ja tutvustatakse ettevõtte reeglid, töövahendid ning kolleegid.