lõppemise

Lõppemine is an Estonian noun that denotes the act or process of ending, cessation, or coming to a conclusion. It is a deverbal noun formed from the verb lõppema (to end) with the suffix -mine, a productive derivation in Estonian used for naming processes or states. The genitive singular form is lõppmise, and the plural nominative is lõppemised.

In usage, lõppemine refers to the transition toward an end rather than a specific endpoint itself. It can describe natural termination (such as the ending of a season or a period), the cessation of activity, or the culmination of development. The term is more common in formal, academic, or analytical prose than in everyday speech, where speakers might prefer lõpp, lõpetamine, or lõpule viimine depending on nuance.

Related terms include lõpp (end), lõpetamine (finishing, completion), and lõpuleviimine (bringing to completion). The distinction is subtle: lõppemine emphasizes process and transition; lõpp refers to the end moment; lõpetamine stresses completion of an action or project.

Examples: Protsessi lõppemine võttis kauem aega kui arvati. Lõppemine on loomulik osa elutsüklist. The usage can vary with context and register, but lõppemine remains a suitable option when focusing on the transition toward an ending. See also: Lõpp, Lõpetamine.