kõverduma

Kõverduma is an Estonian verb that describes the action of becoming bent, curved, or crooked. It can refer to a physical object changing its shape or to a more abstract concept.

In a physical sense, kõverduma can describe materials like wood or metal that warp or bend under stress or due to changes in temperature or moisture. For example, a piece of wood left in the sun might kõverduma. Similarly, a person's limb could kõverduma if injured.

Figuratively, kõverduma can imply deviation from a straight or correct path, both literally and metaphorically. It can suggest something becoming distorted, twisted, or perverted. For instance, a story might kõverduma as it is retold, losing its original accuracy. It can also imply a moral or ethical decline, where someone's character or intentions become corrupted or bent out of shape. The word suggests a loss of straightness and integrity.