hoolitseb

Hoolitseb is the third-person singular present tense form of the Estonian verb hoolitsema, meaning to care for, look after, or ensure the well-being of someone or something. It denotes an act of taking care performed by a subject toward another person, a group, or an organization.

In usage, hoolitseb is followed by phrases that indicate for whom the care is provided. Common constructions include eest to express for someone's sake or benefit, for example: ta hoolitseb oma laste eest; ettevõte hoolitseb töötajate heaolu eest.

The infinitive form of the verb is hoolitsema, and other common forms include hoolitses (past tense) and related nouns such as hoolitseja (caregiver). The term is neutral in tone and widely used in everyday Estonian, media, and literature to describe acts of care, support, or concern.

See also: hoolitsema, hooliv, hoolitsus.