täiend

Täiend is an Estonian noun meaning an addition or supplement that completes or enhances something. It refers to a thing added to a main object to provide extra information, capacity, or functionality. The concept is neutral and widely used in education, administration, publishing, and everyday speech.

Etymology and form: The word derives from the verb täiendama, meaning to supplement or to complete. Related forms include täiendus (the act or result of supplementing) and compounds such as täiendkoolitus (continuing education). The plural is täiendid, and the genitive is täiendite.

Usage: In education and professional development, täiendõpe and täiendkoolitus denote supplementary training for professionals. In documents and publishing, täiend can refer to an appendix, addendum, or supplementary material that augments the main text. In administrative or contractual contexts, a täiend may signify an amendment or additional provision to a plan or agreement.

Relation to similar terms: Other Estonian terms for additions include lisand and täiendus, each with slightly different nuance; täiend tends to emphasize the enhanced completeness brought by the addition, rather than mere surplus.

See also: täiendõpe; täiendkoolitus; lisand; appendix (Estonian equivalents and related concepts).