lõhkuma

Lõhkuma is an Estonian verb that translates to "to explode" or "to burst" in English. It is derived from the noun lõhk, which means "explosion" or "burst." The verb is used to describe the action of something suddenly and forcefully breaking apart or releasing energy, often with a loud noise and a visible or felt shockwave.

The basic form of the verb is lõhkuma, and it conjugates in the present tense as follows: mina lõhun (I explode), sina lõhud (you explode), ta lõhub (he/she/it explodes), me lõhume (we explode), te lõhute (you explode), nad lõhvad (they explode). In the past tense, the forms are: mina lõhkasin (I exploded), sina lõhkasid (you exploded), ta lõhkas (he/she/it exploded), me lõhkasime (we exploded), te lõhkasite (you exploded), nad lõhkasid (they exploded).

Lõhkuma can be used in various contexts, such as describing the explosion of a bomb, the bursting of a balloon, or the sudden release of energy in a natural phenomenon like a volcanic eruption. It is an important word in contexts involving safety, security, and natural disasters.