püsis

Püsis is the Estonian word that appears as the third-person singular simple past tense form of the verb püsima, which means to persist, endure, or remain. In standard Estonian, püsis translates to “persisted” or “remained” and is used to describe states or actions that continued over a period.

Usage and examples: Püsima is an intransitive verb used to indicate stability or continued existence. The form püsis is used with subjects in the third person singular, such as “ta püsis” meaning “he/she/it persisted.” It is commonly found in narrative prose to convey endurance through time or to describe conditions that did not change, for example, a person remaining calm or a situation enduring despite difficulties. The word can also convey a sense of continuity across events and can be used in both factual and figurative contexts.

Etymology and related forms: The root püs- is productive in Estonian for expressing staying or continuing. Püsiv (persistent, adjective) and other conjugations of püsima derive from this root. While püsis itself is a verb form, it reflects a broader family of expressions related to duration and stability in Estonian.

Notes: Püsis is not typically used as a standalone noun. It is primarily encountered as a verb form within sentences. In linguistic or language-learning contexts, it illustrates how Estonian marks past actions of persistence or steadiness in agreement with the subject.