liimime

Liimime is a term found in Estonian grammar. It is the present tense, first-person plural form of the verb liimima, which means to glue or adhere. The infinitive liimima is formed from the noun liim (glue) plus the infinitive suffix -ma, and the present tense forms carry person and number endings, with liimime representing "we glue."

Usage and examples: Liimime is used whenever the speaker and others perform gluing in the present. For example, Me liimime plastist osad kokku translates to "We glue the plastic parts together." The form is common in crafts, packaging, assembly, and any context involving adhesive bonding. While its primary sense is physical gluing, liimima can also be extended in some contexts to mean joining or attaching components in a broader sense.

Grammatical notes: Liimime is part of a broader set of Estonian present tense forms for liimima. Other forms include liimib (he/she/it glues) and liiminate (you glue, plural), reflecting standard Estonian verb conjugation patterns for present tense across persons and numbers.

See also: Estonian language, liimima, glue (as a conceptual reference).

This entry provides a concise overview of liimime as a grammatical form, illustrating how it functions within everyday Estonian usage and its role in describing adhesive actions by a group.