Tõrjumast

Tõrjumast is the illative singular form of the Estonian verb "tõrjuma." The verb "tõrjuma" has several meanings, including to repel, to ward off, to push away, or to reject. Therefore, "tõrjumast" describes the action of performing these verbs in a state of being pushed or repelled towards something, or from something in the direction of something else.

In grammatical context, the illative case in Estonian indicates movement into or towards a place or state. When applied to a verb, it often signifies the commencement of an action or a direction of action. Thus, "tõrjumast" can be interpreted as the act of repelling or warding off *towards* a particular direction or state, or the process of beginning to repel or ward off. It implies a dynamic movement related to repulsion or rejection. For example, one might say "ta oli algamas tõrjumast kurja" which translates to "he was beginning to ward off evil." In this sentence, "tõrjumast" signifies the initial stages of the action of warding off. The specific nuance of "tõrjumast" is determined by the surrounding context of the sentence in which it appears.