Tüürida

Tüürida is an Estonian verb that translates to "to steer" or "to pilot." It is most commonly used in the context of navigating vehicles, such as boats, cars, or aircraft. The verb describes the action of controlling the direction and movement of a vessel or vehicle. For instance, one might say "ta tüürib paati" which means "he steers the boat."

Beyond its literal meaning, tüürida can also be used metaphorically. It can refer to guiding or managing a situation, project, or even a person's life. In this figurative sense, it implies taking control and directing the course of events. For example, a leader might be said to "tüürida ettevõtet" meaning "to steer the company."

The verb belongs to the second conjugation group in Estonian and follows a typical pattern for verb inflection. Its past tense forms include tüürisin (I steered), tüürisid (you steered), tüüris (he/she steered), and so on. The present tense is tüürib (he/she steers), tüürivad (they steer). The infinitive form is tüürida.

The etymology of the word is believed to be related to the Proto-Finnic word *tyyrë, which also means "to steer" or "to guide." The concept of steering is fundamental to many activities, both literal and abstract, making tüürida a versatile and frequently used verb in the Estonian language.