Laengud

Laengud is the Estonian plural form of laeng. The word has several related meanings and is used in science, engineering, and everyday language. Its exact sense depends on context, but all senses revolve around the idea of something that bears, carries, or releases energy or weight.

In physics and chemistry, laeng refers to a charge, most commonly an electrical charge carried by particles. Expressions such as elektriline laeng (electrical charge) and laengude jaotumine (distribution of charges) are common. The term also appears in discussions of charge density and charge carriers.

In engineering and transportation, laeng denotes a load or payload that a structure, vehicle, or system is designed to carry. This includes external loads acting on buildings, as well as cargo or passengers carried by transport modes. Phrases like laeng koorma (load on a structure) and laengu suurus (magnitude of the load) are typical.

In mining, demolition, or blasting contexts, laeng can mean an explosive charge—an amount of explosive used to release energy in a controlled way. The specific type and purpose of the laeng are defined by technical specifications and safety standards.

Beyond technical uses, laeng can appear in metaphorical or general language to describe burdens, responsibilities, or demands placed on people or organizations.

See also: laeng, laengude (in Estonian, dependent forms). In practice, laengud is a versatile term whose precise meaning is determined by the surrounding technical or everyday context.