ootusaeg
Ootusaeg is an Estonian noun that denotes a period of waiting for something anticipated to occur. It is used to describe the interval between an event being expected or announced and its realization, and can apply to a wide range of situations, from personal plans to administrative processes and public events. The term emphasizes the experience of waiting rather than the event itself.
Etymology and form: the word is formed from the verb ootama, meaning to wait, combined with aeg,
Usage and context: ootusaeg frequently appears in everyday speech to characterize the duration of anticipation before
Related terms: closely related concepts include ootus, which conveys the feeling or state of anticipation, and