Ühist

Ühist is a term that can refer to several things, primarily in Estonian. The most common meaning relates to a cooperative or a shared entity. In the context of businesses or organizations, "ühist" often implies a collective ownership or management structure, where members share in the benefits and responsibilities. For example, an "ühistu" is a cooperative society, such as a consumer cooperative or a housing cooperative.

Beyond the organizational sense, "ühist" can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is common, shared, or public. It suggests a sense of community or a resource accessible to many. For instance, "ühistransport" translates to public transport, meaning a transportation system available to the general public. Similarly, "ühisomand" refers to joint ownership. The core concept behind "ühist" is the idea of togetherness and shared experience or possession.