tühjenduda

Tühjenduda is an Estonian verb that translates to "to empty," "to be emptied," or "to run out" in English. It is the passive form of the verb tühjendama, which means "to empty" actively. This verb can be used in a variety of contexts, referring to both physical objects and abstract concepts.

For example, one might say "kopp tühjendub" meaning "the bucket is emptying" or "paak tühjendub" meaning "the tank is emptying." This usage applies to containers or vessels that are being drained of their contents. It can also refer to a situation where something is depleted, such as "kassa tühjendub" meaning "the cash register is emptying" or "saladus tühjendub" meaning "the secret is revealed" or "comes out."

Abstractly, tühjenduda can describe the feeling of being emotionally drained or exhausted. For instance, "ta tundis end tühjaks tühjendunud" implies "he felt empty and drained." This metaphorical use highlights a sense of depletion beyond the physical. The verb can also describe a process of becoming devoid of something, like "tema lootused tühjenduvad" meaning "his hopes are dwindling" or "fading away." The context in which tühjenduda is used is crucial for understanding its precise meaning.