selguma

Selguma is an Estonian verb meaning “to become evident” or “to come to light.” It is used when information, facts, or conclusions become known or clear, often in reports or explanations. The phrase selgub, et translates to “it turns out that” in English.

Usage: Selguma is primarily intransitive and appears in impersonal constructions. The most common form is selgub, used at the start of a clause to introduce new information: “Selgub, et uuring viidi läbi valesti.” The infinitive is selguma. In past tense, forms like selgus or selgusid indicate that something was revealed. The word is common in journalism, research summaries, and formal arguments, but it also occurs in everyday speech.

Etymology and relations: the verb is derived from the adjective selge “clear” and shares meaning with ilmsiks tulema (“to come to light”). It is often contrasted with teada saama (“to become known”) or avastama (“to discover”).

Examples: Selgub, et plaan tuleb muuta. Pärast analüüsi selgus, et andmed olid valed. These usages illustrate how selguma introduces information revealed by investigation, analysis, or inquiry.

See also: ilmsiks tulema, teada saama, avastama. While selguma emphasizes the moment of becoming clear, teada saama or avastama focus more on the discovery process or the act of knowing.