laekuvad

Laekuvad is an Estonian word that functions as the third-person plural present indicative form of the verb laekuma, meaning to leak or to seep. The term describes liquids or substances that escape gradually through a small opening or permeate a surface. It can also be used metaphorically to describe information, signals, or details that arrive gradually or in small amounts.

Grammatical notes: Laekuvad is a finite verb form used with plural subjects, conveying that multiple agents or things are leaking or seeping at the present time. It is part of the broader verb family around laekuma, which covers both literal and figurative leakage in Estonian.

Usage and context: The expression is common in everyday language and in descriptive writing. Literal usage might appear in context such as describing a leaky roof or a slow seepage of liquid. Metaphorical usage is frequent in journalism, analysis, or discourse about information flow, for example: “Andmed laekuvad järk-järgult” (Data arrives gradually).

Related forms and related terms: Laekuvad is closely tied to the base verb laekuma/laekuda, which centers on leakage or seepage. The form is typically understood within standard Estonian and does not require special register.

See also: laekuma, laekuda for related meanings and conjugation patterns.