rikastab

Rikastab is an Estonian verb form used to express that someone or something enriches another entity. It is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb rikastama, meaning to enrich or to make richer. The word can refer to tangible enrichment (adding wealth) or abstract enrichment (adding information, experience, or quality) in a sentence.

In common usage, rikastab is used with direct objects that denote what is enriched, for example: “See projekt rikastab kohaliku kogukonna” (This project enriches the local community); “Ajakirjanik rikastab lugejate teadmisi” (The journalist enriches readers’ knowledge); “Uudised rikastavad arutelu” (The news enriches the discussion). The subject is typically a person, organization, event, or process capable of producing enrichment.

Morphology: rikastama is the infinitive; present tense form ‘rikastab’ corresponds to “enriches.” Other forms include ‘rikastasin’ (I enriched, past), ‘rikastasid’ (you enriched), and participles ‘rikastanud’ (enriched). The verb belongs to the class of Estonian transitive verbs and often appears in neutral or formal contexts.

Related concepts include economic, cultural, or informational enrichment, denoting processes that increase wealth, knowledge, or quality. In stylistic terms, rikastab can convey a positive impact and is common in journalism, policy discussions, and evaluative writing, though it should be used with care when describing causal effects.