läbipaistvad

Läbipaistvad is the Estonian adjective form meaning transparent or translucent, and it is the plural nominative form of the base word läbipaistv. The term is used to describe objects, materials, or concepts that allow light to pass through with minimal scattering, or that are open to inspection and easy to understand. In physical contexts, läbipaistvad describes materials such as glass, crystal, or clear plastics, including windows, lenses, and films, where visibility through the material is high and distortions are limited.

In addition to literal clarity, läbipaistvad is used metaphorically to denote openness and accountability in processes, information, or policies. Phrases such as läbipaistvad otsused (transparent decisions) or läbipaistvad andmed (clear data) illustrate its figurative use. The word agrees with the noun in number and case, so it forms as läbipaistvad in the nominative plural, with other inflected forms following standard Estonian adjective grammar.

A related noun is läbipaistvus, which denotes the quality or state of transparency. The concept appears in discussions of governance, business ethics, and user privacy, where higher transparency is often associated with trust and accountability. Overall, läbipaistvad functions as a versatile term in Estonian for both tangible transparency of materials and intangible clarity in information and actions.