ebaõige

Ebaõige is an Estonian adjective meaning incorrect, false, or inaccurate. It denotes something that is not in accordance with truth, fact, or accepted standards, and it is the opposite of õige.

The word is formed with the negation prefix eba- attached to õige (correct), and it is used in both spoken and written Estonian. It can describe statements, beliefs, measurements, conclusions, or data that are not correct.

Examples include ebaõige väide (an incorrect assertion), ebaõige arvamus (a mistaken opinion), and ebaõige vastus (an incorrect answer). In neutral or formal contexts, ebaõige can describe errors in science, journalism, law, and other fields.

See also: õige, vale, ekslik.