Liiv
Liiv is the Estonian word for sand. It denotes the granular material commonly found in beaches, dunes, and sandy soils. The term is everyday vocabulary in Estonian and is used in geological and geographical descriptions to refer to sandy terrains or substrates.
The word liiv is a native Estonian term and part of the Finnic branch of the Uralic
In Estonian toponymy and onomastics, the element liiv appears in place names and surnames that reflect sandy
Overall, liiv functions as a basic lexical item in Estonian, while also serving as a cultural and