Lahendub

Lahendub is an Estonian verb form meaning “is solved” or “gets resolved.” It is a present-tense form used with third-person singular subjects and is often described as a passive- or middle-voice construction related to the verb lahendada (to solve) or lahenduma (to become solved). The form is employed to indicate that a problem, question, dispute, or situation has reached a resolution, sometimes highlighting the outcome rather than the agent who solves it.

In usage, lahendub is commonly found with nouns such as probleem (problem), küsimus (question), olukord (situation), or võrrand (equation). It conveys that a resolution emerges through processes or circumstances rather than through a specific agent. The tone is neutral and analytic, suitable for reporting, explanation, or description of outcomes.

Examples in everyday Estonian include phrases like “Probleem lahendub kiiresti,” meaning that the problem is resolved quickly. In educational or mathematical contexts, one may encounter sentences such as “Võrrand lahendub,” indicating that the equation has a solution. The form can occur with different subjects in the singular (lahendub) and in the plural (lahenduvad) to reflect the number of issues being resolved.

Etymologically, lahendub derives from lahendada, with a present-tense, third-person singular ending that yields a passive-like sense rather than a fully active verb form. It represents a common way to express that an issue has found a resolution without naming the agent responsible for solving it.