lähendada
Lühendada is an Estonian verb meaning to shorten, reduce length or duration, and to abbreviate. It is used when something is made shorter or more concise, such as a text, an amount of time, or a distance. The action can be applied to concrete and abstract things and is common in editing, planning, and communication.
Etymology and related forms: the verb is derived from the adjective lühike (short) with the derivational suffix
Usage: lühendada is transitive and takes an object that is shortened, for example a text, a period
See also: lühend (abbreviation), lühendamine (shortening or condensation), lühikese (short) and related derivatives. Lühendada can be