läbib
Läbib is an Estonian verb meaning to pass through or to traverse, and it can also mean to pass or complete something such as an exam or a course. In physical sense it often describes moving from one side of a place to the other, as in a river or road that goes through a region. In a figurative sense it is used for achieving a threshold or completing a task, such as passing an examination or finishing a course of study.
Etymology and form: the verb is built from the preposition läbi, meaning through, with the infinitive marker
Usage notes: läbib is versatile and appears in both concrete and abstract contexts. With places, it conveys
- Jõgi läbib linna. (The river runs through the town.)
- Ta läbib eksami. (He passes the exam.)
- Ta läbib kursuse edukalt. (He completes the course successfully.)
See also: läbima, läbitõmbama (related terms using the same root), and the preposition läbi.