vormi

Vormi is an Estonian noun meaning form, shape, or appearance. It is used to describe the external configuration of objects, as well as the state or condition of something. In administrative and everyday language, vorm refers to a document or form that must be filled out, and it appears in compounds such as taotluse vorm (application form) andregistreerimisvorm (registration form). In linguistic and grammatical contexts, vorm denotes the form of a word or a sentence, referring to its inflected or syntactic variant.

The word is the base form vorm, with forms that vary by case and number in Estonian grammar. The plural nominative form is vormid, which refers to multiple forms. Etymologically, vorm is derived from Proto-Finnic roots and has cognates in related Finnic languages, where the sense of shape or configuration is maintained.

Vormi is widely used across sectors such as design, education, science, and administration, reflecting its broad utility in describing both physical form and formal documentation. In design and architecture, vorm conveys silhouette, contour, and overall aesthetics, while in bureaucratic contexts it remains a practical term for procedures and paperwork.

As a general linguistic note, vormi may appear in phrases describing specific forms or forms of expression, depending on grammatical construction. In English-language references, the equivalent terms are form or shape, and vorm is often encountered in Estonian language resources. See also Vorm, Form (disambiguation).