lõikuma
Lõikuma is an Estonian verb whose core meaning is to cut or to slice. It denotes the action of separating material with a blade, such as cutting paper, wood, or hair. The term can also be used figuratively to describe reducing or truncating something, for example a plan or a budget.
Grammatical notes: Lõikuma is a standard Estonian verb with an infinitive ending -ma. It follows regular conjugation
Etymology: Lõikuma derives from the stem lõik- meaning “to cut” and belongs to the native Finnic vocabulary.
Usage notes: The verb covers physical cutting actions as well as metaphorical uses involving reduction or interruption.