Lõigu

Lõik is an Estonian noun that refers to a part, piece, segment, or section of something. It is used broadly to denote a portion of a text, a length or stretch of something, or a discrete piece within a larger whole. For example, a passage from a book can be called a lõik, as can a segment of a road (teelõik) or a portion of a line or curve in geometry.

The word is derived from the Estonian verb lõikama, meaning “to cut.” The relationship to cutting or separating a piece is reflected in its core sense as a discrete portion taken from a larger whole. In everyday language, lõik is frequently encountered in both concrete and figurative contexts.

Usage in language and fields: In literature and journalism, lõik commonly denotes an excerpt or selected passage from a longer text. In geography or transportation, it can refer to a specific stretch of road or route (teelõik). In mathematics and geometry, lõik can describe a segment or portion of a geometric object, often appearing in compound terms such as sirglõik (line segment) or kumerlõik (arc segment). In media and editing, lõik may be used to indicate a cut or segment of content.

Overall, lõik is a flexible term for any clearly defined portion within a larger whole, with meanings shaped by the domain in which it appears.