küllust

Küllust is an Estonian noun meaning abundance or wealth, referring to a plentiful supply of resources, goods, or experiences. It can denote tangible wealth as well as a broader sense of prosperity or plenitude, including plenty in nature, life, or opportunities.

Grammatically, küllust is the partitive singular form of the base noun küllus. The word is related to the Estonian root küll-, meaning “full” or “enough,” and is used in various idioms and constructions to express abundance.

Usage in Estonian ranges from everyday language to literary and formal discourse. Examples include tal on küllust (he has wealth) and loodus oli täis küllust ja rõõmu (nature was full of abundance and joy). The phrase küllust täis can describe something rich in content or resources, such as a landscape, a meal, or a period of prosperity.

In cultural contexts, küllus often appears in discussions of prosperity, abundance in nature, and aspirational or celebratory tones. It can also convey a sense of generosity or plenty that contrasts with scarcity.

See also: rikkus, varandus, külluslikkus.