Lühendad

Lühendad is not a standard word in Estonian. It does not appear in common dictionaries and is typically considered a nonstandard or erroneous form. The closest standard forms are lühendada, which means to shorten, and lühend, which denotes an abbreviation or shortened form. A form such as lühendab (he/she shortens) or lühenda (shorten!) are the correct verb forms in ordinary usage.

In Estonian, the concept of shortening or abbreviating is expressed with several related terms. Lühend refers to a shortened form of a word or phrase, such as a shortened version or an abbreviation. Lühendada is the verb meaning to shorten or to abbreviate. For the general process of creating abbreviations, standard terms include lühendite kasutus (the use of abbreviations) and akronüüm for an acronym, which is a specific type of abbreviation formed from initial letters.

When writing in formal Estonian, it is advisable to use the established vocabulary rather than nonstandard forms. If you encounter lühendad, consider whether the intended meaning is to shorten (lühendada) or to refer to a shortened form (lühend) and adjust the form accordingly. Misuse or confusion between these terms is common in informal or learner texts, but standard usage favors lühendada and lühend.

See also: lühend, lühendid, akronüüm, lühendamine.