huul

Huul is a standard Estonian noun meaning lip, the fleshy border of the mouth that participates in speech, eating, and facial expression. The term is used in both everyday language and anatomical or medical discussions to refer to the lips as a body part.

In usage, huul can describe the lips themselves, their movement, appearance, or conditions affecting them, such as redness, swelling, or cracking. It appears in common phrases and descriptions found in dictionaries, textbooks, and media that address human anatomy or health.

The plural form of huul is huulid. Estonian morphology assigns plural forms to nouns like huul in everyday grammar, while more detailed case usage appears in standard language resources and medical terminology. Huul is not typically used as a proper noun.

Linguistically, huul is part of the Finnic language family’s basic vocabulary. Related terms exist in neighboring Finnic languages; for example, Finnish uses huuli for lip, illustrating a shared vocabulary heritage despite distinct language systems. This word remains a straightforward, prosaic element of Estonian that appears across casual and formal discourse.