Veetmise

Veetmise is a term used in Estonian-language discussions to denote the act or process of providing water. As a deverbal noun formed with the common Estonian suffix -mise, it name-speaks an action related to making water available, whether for agricultural, ecological, domestic, or industrial purposes. The exact sense of veetmise is determined by context, and it may refer to different scales of water provision.

In practical use, veetmise can describe activities associated with watering plants and crops, tending to irrigation routines, or caring for animals that require regular hydration. It is also employed in discussions of water supply systems to refer to the broader process of making potable water accessible to households and organizations, including aspects such as distribution, pressure management, and monitoring of supply networks.

The term is most often encountered in technical, agricultural, or urban planning texts rather than in everyday conversation. Its meaning can shift from everyday plant care to formal descriptions of infrastructure and water-management practices, depending on whether the emphasis is on horticultural duties or public utilities. Because veetmise is a deverbal noun, it naturally pairs with modifiers and adjectives that specify the domain, such as veetmise ajakirjandus (water-supply journalism) or veetmise praktika (watering practice).

See also: water supply, irrigation, horticulture, hydrology, urban water management.