hägunema

Hägunema is an Estonian verb that translates to "to become hazy," "to dim," "to fade," or "to become indistinct." It is often used to describe a gradual loss of clarity or visibility, either literally or figuratively.

In a literal sense, hägunema can refer to the way fog or mist can obscure a landscape. For example, "Hommikune vaade hakkas hägunema" translates to "The morning view began to become hazy." It can also describe the way light can dim, such as a sunset fading or a candle flame flickering out. "Päike hakkas hägunema horisondi taga" means "The sun began to dim behind the horizon."

Figuratively, hägunema can describe the fading of memories, the blurring of lines between concepts, or the weakening of emotions. For instance, "Tema mälestused lapsepõlvest hakkasid häginema" means "His childhood memories began to fade." It can also be used to describe a situation where something is becoming less clear or less defined. "Vaidluse piirid hakkasid häginema" translates to "The boundaries of the dispute began to become indistinct." The verb implies a process of gradual deterioration in clarity or distinctness, rather than a sudden disappearance.