Vastuvõtma

Vastuvõtma is an Estonian verb meaning to receive, to accept, to host, or to admit. It is used transitively with a direct object, covering acts such as accepting an offer, welcoming guests, or admitting someone into a place. In everyday speech the separable verb võtta vastu is also common for the same sense, while vastuvõtma appears in more formal or written language. The noun forms most often used with this idea are vastuvõtt (reception) and vastuvõtmine (receiving, the process of reception). The past participle is vastuvõetud, and the passive can be formed with olema in phrases such as olen vastu võtnud.

Etymology: the word combines vastu with võtma, literally “to take toward/into oneself,” reflecting the act of taking in or welcoming.

Conjugation and usage: as a standard Estonian -ma verb, vastuvõtma follows regular conjugation patterns. Common contexts include diplomacy, event management, logistics (to receive goods), and social interactions (to accept invitations). A typical sentence is Ta võttis vastu pakkumise (She accepted the offer).

See also: vastuvõtt, vastuvõtja, vastuvõtmine. The concept is closely related to reception and hospitality, and the expression can take on nuances ranging from ceremonial hosting to practical acceptance of an offer.