Lõppima

Lõppima is an Estonian verb that primarily means to end, finish, or run out. It can be used in a variety of contexts to describe the cessation of an action, process, or state. For example, one might say "töö lõppes" which translates to "the work ended" or "the work finished." Similarly, "lõppema" can refer to something coming to its conclusion, such as "kontsert lõppes hilja" meaning "the concert ended late."

The verb also carries the connotation of depletion or exhaustion. If a supply is running out, one could say "piim on lõppemas" meaning "the milk is running out." This usage highlights the idea of a resource becoming insufficient. In a more abstract sense, "lõppema" can describe the end of a period or era. For instance, "suvi hakkab lõppema" implies that summer is beginning to end.

Grammatically, "lõppima" is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not typically take a direct object. It describes a state or action that happens to the subject itself. The verb conjugates according to standard Estonian grammar, with different forms indicating tense, mood, and person. Understanding "lõppima" is crucial for comprehending many everyday expressions and descriptions in the Estonian language, as it signifies the natural conclusion or depletion of various things.