Impordib

Impordib is an Estonian verb meaning to import, used to describe the act of bringing goods or services from abroad into a country. It is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb impordima (to import). The infinitive impordima provides the basis for its conjugation, which follows standard Estonian verb patterns. The word is common in business, logistics, trade reporting, and customs contexts to denote the acquisition of products from outside the country.

Etymology and usage context: impordima is formed from the noun import with the typical Estonian verb suffix -ima. The noun import, borrowed from Western European languages, shares semantic ties with the verb. The term appears in official statistics, market analyses, and media discussions related to trade and economy. In everyday language, impordib is used when a single subject performs the action of importing, for example in sentences describing a company or individual bringing goods into the country.

Related terms and contrasts: impordib relates closely to ekspordib, which means to export. The noun form impordi refers to the act of importing or to import-related concepts such as import quotas or duties in certain contexts. As with other Estonian verbs, impordima can be used in various tenses and moods, and it forms part of standard business and economic discourse in Estonian-speaking regions.

Examples: Ettevõte impordib autoosi Hiinast. The company imports auto parts from China. Impordib is also encountered in reports on supply chains, retail sourcing, and tariff discussions.