tõukena

Tõukena is an Estonian word that translates to "push" or "thrust" in English. It describes an action of applying force to move something away from oneself or to propel it forward. The term can be used in a literal sense, such as pushing a door open or pushing a heavy object. Figuratively, tõukena can refer to an impetus or a driving force that motivates an action or a decision. For instance, a sudden realization could be described as a tõukena towards a new path.

In physics, the concept of a push is fundamental to understanding force and motion. Newton's laws of motion describe how forces, including pushes, affect objects. A net push on an object will cause it to accelerate. In everyday language, the word tõukena is often used to encourage someone or to give them a boost of confidence, implying a gentle nudge or support to help them achieve something. It can also describe the forceful ejection of something, like water being pushed out of a pipe. The specific context determines the nuance of the word.