hõljub

Hõljub is an Estonian verb meaning to float or hover, used for objects or beings that move or rest in a light, suspended way. It can describe literal floating on a surface or in the air, as well as a metaphorical sense of light, effortless movement or presence. The form is common in everyday language, journalism, and literature.

Grammatical notes: hõljub is the present tense, third-person singular form of the verb hõljuma (to float, hover). The infinitive is hõljuma. Like other Estonian verbs, it forms other tenses with standard endings and auxiliary constructions; for example, the perfect may be expressed with on hõljunud (has floated) or similar formations.

Usage examples: Ta hõljub vee kohal. Snow can be described as hõljub õhus when it drifts through the air. In descriptive writing, hõljub can convey a sense of lightness, ease, or a temporary, non-fixed state, making it a common choice in poetry and prose to evoke atmosphere.

Etymology and related forms: Hõljuma is a native Estonian verb with longstanding usage in the language. The present form hõljub is a routine inflection used in ordinary speech and writing, while other forms follow regular conjugation patterns of Estonian verbs.

See also: hõljuma.