lõppevale

"Lõppevale" is an Estonian word that translates to "ending" or "expiring" in English. It is the dative singular form of the present active participle of the verb "lõppema," which means "to end" or "to finish." Therefore, "lõppevale" describes something that is in the process of ending or coming to a close, and it is used when referring to a singular, masculine or feminine noun in the dative case.

For example, one might say "näitus on lõppevale" meaning "the exhibition is ending." In this context, "lõppevale" modifies the implied noun "näitus" (exhibition), indicating its state of conclusion. The dative case is often used to indicate the indirect object or the recipient of an action, but in this participial construction, it functions more to describe the temporal state of the noun.

The concept of "lõppevale" is crucial in understanding the nuances of time and completion in the Estonian language. It signifies a process rather than a sudden cessation, implying a gradual winding down or a period leading up to a final point. This grammatical form allows for precise expression of ongoing transitions and the temporal trajectory of events or states.