rohke

Rohke is an Estonian adjective meaning bold or daring. It describes a person, action, or attribute that displays courage or initiative. In ordinary usage, rohke precedes the noun it modifies and, like other Estonian adjectives, agrees with the noun in case and number. Common collocations include rohke tegu (a bold act) and rohke otsus (a bold decision).

Origin and cognates: Rohke is related to the Finnish adjective rohkea; both derive from a Finnic word describing courage. The two languages share a number of cognate terms for bravery and boldness, reflecting their common linguistic ancestry.

Usage and perception: In Estonian, rohke appears in everyday speech, journalism, and literature to characterize actions, plans, or attitudes that are considered courageous or audacious. In branding and rhetoric it may be used to evoke strength and determination. The term is typically neutral in tone, though context can push its reception toward admiration or emphasis on risk.

Rohke should not be confused with its Finnish cognates rohkea and rohkeus, which correspond to brave and courage.