Lõputud

Lõputud is an Estonian adjective meaning endless, infinite, or without end. It describes things that seem to have no end or limit, such as time, space, possibilities, or feelings. In both everyday speech and literary use, lõputud evokes a sense of vastness, persistence, or abundance.

The form lõputud is the plural nominative of the adjective lõputu; the singular nominative is lõputu. Adverbially, lõputult means endlessly. Like other Estonian adjectives, lõputu agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case. For example: lõputud päevad (endless days). The word is derived from lõpp, meaning "end," with a suffix that creates an adjective meaning "without end." Related usages include phrases that describe limitless quantities or durations and, in a more figurative sense, limitless imagination or possibilities.

In contemporary Estonian, lõputud appears in journalism, poetry, and everyday speech to emphasize scale or persistence. It can carry positive, neutral, or dramatic overtones depending on context and tone.