Lõiged

Lõiged is an Estonian noun meaning “cuts” or “slices,” and is the plural form of lõige. Lõige denotes a cut, incision, or segment, and the word is used across different domains depending on context. In medical and anatomical language, lõiked refer to surgical incisions or tissue samples prepared for examination. In cooking and food production, lõiged describe slices such as bread, meat, cheese, or vegetables produced by cutting. In media and textual contexts, the term can be used more broadly to denote excerpts or clips taken from a larger work, such as a video, recording, or text.

The term derives from the Estonian verb lõikama, meaning “to cut,” and its related nouns. Lõiged, like many Estonian plurals formed from a base noun ending in -ige, relies on context for precise interpretation, with meaning typically clarified by accompanying words (for example, the type of object being cut or the setting in which the cuts are discussed). In standard Estonian usage, lõiged is understood by speakers across registers, though specific sense is guided by surrounding language and domain.