kõvastuma
Kõvastuma is an Estonian verb that translates to "to harden" or "to become hard" in English. It describes a process of increasing solidity, rigidity, or density. This process can apply to a variety of substances and situations.
In a physical sense, kõvastuma refers to materials changing from a softer state to a harder one.
The term can also be used metaphorically. A person's attitude or emotions might kõvastuma, suggesting they become
The etymology of kõvastuma is straightforward, stemming from the adjective "kõva," meaning "hard." The suffix "-stuma"