püsiva

Püsiva is the genitive singular form of the Estonian adjective püsiv, which denotes something lasting, permanent, or persistent. In Estonian, adjectives inflect to match the case and number of the noun they modify, and püsiva is used before a noun in the genitive case to express a lasting or enduring quality, as in püsiva mõju (“permanent effect”).

Etymology and usage: püsiv is derived from the verb püsima, meaning to persist or remain. The form püsiva appears in contexts where the noun is in the genitive case, often in compound noun phrases found in formal, technical, or descriptive language. It conveys durability, continuity, or long-term presence rather than temporary or fleeting qualities.

Common phrases and translations: Examples include püsiva lahenduse (a permanent solution), püsiva mõju (lasting effect), and püsiva kvaliteedi tagamine (ensuring lasting quality). In English, the sense is typically rendered as permanent, lasting, or persistent, depending on context. The related noun püsivus expresses the idea of permanence or persistence more abstractly.

See also: püsiv (the base adjective), püsivus (permanence or persistence), and related terms describing durability or durability-related concepts. The term is primarily linguistic and descriptive, used across everyday language and specialized discourse to indicate enduring characteristics or conditions.