kuvata
Kuvata is an Estonian verb meaning to depict, portray, or illustrate. It refers to the act of presenting a subject in a visual or descriptive form. The term covers both literal depiction—such as a painting or photograph—and figurative depiction in narrative writing or speech. In art criticism, media studies, and education, kuvata describes how a scene, character, or concept is rendered for an audience.
In translation, kuvata is usually rendered as depict, portray, or illustrate, depending on context. It is used
Linguistic notes: kuvata is a native Estonian verb. The root is connected to the broader idea of
See also: depiction, illustration, portrayal, visual storytelling.