häpe

Hüpe is an Estonian noun meaning "a jump" or "a leap." It derives from the verb hüppama, to jump, and is used to describe both a physical act of jumping and figurative leaps, such as a leap forward in progress. In everyday language, hüpe can refer to a single jump as well as jumps performed in play, dance, or sport. In sports and physical education, the term is used to denote jumping activities and is often combined with other words to specify the type of jump; the exact formations vary by context and speaker. Grammatically, hüpe is a common Estonian noun that inflects according to standard noun declension patterns in the language.

The word is widely found in Estonian dictionaries, educational materials, and media, reflecting its basic meaning of movement and action. It also appears in compound nouns and phrases that describe different jumping contexts, from casual play to athletic competition. Etymology notes: the form hüpe is the nominalization of hüppama; the word shares cognates with related Finnic languages through the common root meaning to jump.