varjupaika
Varjupaik is an Estonian noun meaning shelter, refuge, or hiding place. It refers to a place that provides safety from weather, danger, or exposure, and can be a physical location such as a building or room, or a more general refuge. The term is used for people, animals, and even objects that require protection, and it appears in both everyday language and formal contexts such as emergency planning.
Etymology and usage: Varju means shadow, and paik means place, together forming a word for a place
Contexts and examples: The word covers both temporary and permanent shelters. A person may seek varjupaik during
See also: Õhuvarjepaik (air-raid shelter); loomade varjupaik (animal shelter). Varjupaik remains a general, neutral term in