Lõppemine

Lõppemine is a noun in Estonian meaning the act or process of ending or termination of something. It is formed by adding the noun-forming suffix -emine to the verb lõppema (to end). The term denotes a transition from a continuing state to a finished one and can refer to events, processes, or states, including natural endings or formal conclusions.

In everyday language, lõppemine can describe the end of a project, a period, a relationship, or a day’s activities. In legal and administrative language it is used to discuss termination, cessation, or expiry of agreements, licenses, or statuses. It often emphasizes the occurrence of the ending itself rather than active termination by agents.

Lõppemine is closely related to lõpp (end) and to verbs like lõpetama (to discontinue) or lõpetamine (the act of finishing). The choice between lõppemine and other terms depends on nuance: lõppemine stresses the moment of ending as a process, while lõpetamine emphasizes completing an action. The term is most common in formal, academic, or official contexts, but it also appears in everyday Estonian when describing endings in a broad sense.