ebaõnnestub

ebaõnnestub is an Estonian verb meaning "to fail" or "to be unsuccessful." It is used to describe a plan, action, or attempt that does not achieve its intended result.

Its negation is formed from the verb õnnestuma (to succeed) with the prefix eb-, yielding ebaõnnestuda; the present tense third-person singular form is ebaõnnestub.

Usage: It is used across domains including business, science, arts, and everyday speech. Examples: "Projekt ebaõnnestub" (the project fails) and "Katse ebaõnnestus" (the experiment failed). The related noun ebaõnnestumine denotes the act or instance of failing.

See also: õnnestuma, ebaõnnestumine, ebaõnnestunud.