tegvuslikku
Tegvuslikku is an Estonian adjective form meaning active or action-oriented. It is derived from the noun tegusus (activity, doing) with the suffix -lik, which forms adjectives that express the quality of something. The word tegvuslikku specifically is the partitive singular inflection of tegvuslik, used in phrases where the object is in the partitive case.
Usage and nuance: In standard Estonian, tegvuslikku is relatively rare in everyday speech and is more common
- Ta võttis tegvuslikku lähenemist projekti. (He adopted an active/step-by-step approach to the project.)
- Ettevõte edendab tegvuslikku töökultuuri. (The company promotes an active, action-oriented work culture.)
- Tema teguviis peegeldab tegvuslikku loomust. (Her conduct reflects an active nature.)
Related terms include aktiivne, töökas, and tegus, which are more common in everyday language. Tegvuslikku thus