kogu

Kogu is a term that appears in the Estonian language as a form of the verb meaning to gather or to collect. Specifically, koguma is the infinitive meaning to gather, and koguma-derived forms are used to express different moods and tenses. The word koge? Wait, the imperative singular form of koguma is kog a? I must be accurate: in Estonian, the imperative singular is KOGU. Therefore, Kogu is the imperative singular used to command someone to gather or collect. An example is "Kogu marjad!" meaning "Gather the berries!"

Beyond its role as a verb form, the root k as a linguistic element appears in related Estonian formations such as kogumine (collection, gathering) and kogutu (collected). These derivatives show how the root functions within a productive verb-noun pair across common phrases and everyday language.

In addition to its linguistic use, Kogu may appear as a proper noun in various contexts, including as a surname or place name in different regions. Such uses are not tied to a single, widely recognized entity and vary by language and geography. When encountered as a capitalized name, Kogu typically functions as a label rather than a descriptive term.

Overall, in Estonian, kogu is primarily recognized as the imperative form of the verb koguma, directing someone to gather or collect, with related terms forming part of the broader lexicon around gathering and collection.