püüdlusest

püüdlusest is the genitive singular form of the Estonian noun püüdlus, which translates as endeavour, effort, or attempt. Püüdlus denotes the act or state of trying to reach a goal and can describe both a single attempt and a longer, sustained striving. It is used in personal, political, and institutional contexts to refer to aims and campaigns.

Grammar and forms: The basic forms of püüdlus are nominative singular püüdlus, genitive singular püüdlusest, partitive singular püüdlust, nominative plural püüdlused, and genitive plural püüdluste. The genitive singular püüdlusest appears in phrases such as “püüdlusest hoolimata” (despite the effort) and “püüdlusest tulenev” (arising from the endeavour).

Usage and nuance: Püüdlus often carries a sense of purposeful, sometimes long-term effort toward a goal, rather than a one-off act. It can be neutral, descriptive, or valorizing depending on context. Related terms include püüd (an attempt or pursuit) and pingutus (exertion). Common collocations include “riigi iseseisvuse nimel tehtud püüdlused” (endeavours for independence) and “püüdlusest hoolimata” (despite the endeavour).

Etymology: The noun is formed with the productive suffix -lus from a verb root meaning to strive, yielding an abstract noun that denotes the act or state of striving.