Hõlmada

"Hõlmada" is an Estonian verb that translates to "to encompass" or "to cover" in English. It is used to describe the action of including something within a larger scope or boundary. The verb can be used in both transitive and intransitive forms. In its transitive form, "hõlmada" means to include or contain something within a larger entity. For example, "See raamat hõlmab mitmeid teemasid" translates to "This book encompasses many topics." In its intransitive form, "hõlmada" can mean to extend or spread out. For example, "Päike hõlmab taevast" translates to "The sun encompasses the sky."

The verb "hõlmada" is often used in formal or literary contexts. It can also be used in a metaphorical sense to describe the idea of including or containing something within a broader concept or idea. For example, "See teooria hõlmab palju erinevaid seisukohti" translates to "This theory encompasses many different viewpoints."

The verb "hõlmada" is derived from the noun "hõlm", which means "sleeve" or "mantle". This etymological connection reflects the idea of something being enclosed or contained within a larger entity. The verb is conjugated in the Estonian language according to the standard rules of Estonian verb conjugation.