Täituma

Täituma is an Estonian verb with intransitive use that denotes becoming fulfilled or completed, or the process of filling up. The core sense is that something desired, planned, or expected is realized, or that a space or container becomes full. It is commonly used for both abstract states (fulfillment of a wish or plan) and physical filling (a room filling with people).

Common meanings and usage

- Fulfillment of desires or expectations: unistus täitub (the dream comes true), soov täitub (a wish is fulfilled).

- Realization of plans or goals: eesmärk võib täituda; ideed täituvad omandatud seadetega.

- Physical filling or occupation of space: ruum täitub inimestega (the room fills with people).

Related forms and terminology

- Täitumine is a noun referring to the process or result of fulfillment or completion.

- Täitunud and täitum on participial forms used to describe something that has become fulfilled or completed, as in “soov on täitunud” (the wish has been fulfilled).

Context and nuance

Täituma is often used in conversational Estonian to describe natural or expected outcomes, such as wishes becoming reality or plans reaching their intended state. It contrasts with transitive verbs like täita, which actively means “to fill” or “to fulfill” something tangible or specific. In literary or formal language, täituma appears in contexts of destiny, time, and fate as well as everyday fulfillment of tasks or promises.