tervitada
Tervitada is a word commonly used in Estonian. Its primary meaning is to greet or to welcome someone. It can be used in various contexts, from casual encounters to formal situations. For instance, one might tervitada a friend upon meeting them, or tervitada guests at an event.
The verb itself originates from the Estonian word "tervis," which means health. Therefore, "tervitada" literally carries
Beyond its direct translation, "tervitada" can also imply a sense of acknowledging or recognizing someone's presence.