lõppuvad

Lõppuvad is an Estonian verb form that functions as a finite predicate. It represents the present tense, third-person plural of the verb lõppuma, which means to end, to come to an end, or to conclude. The infinitive of this verb is lõppuma, and the noun lõpp means end or conclusion. The form lõppuvad is created by adding the present-tense plural suffix -uvad to the stem lõpp-, following standard Estonian conjugation for -uda/-üda verbs. As a present-tense form, lõppuvad is used with plural subjects.

Etymology and usage context: The verb lõppuma is built from the noun lõpp (end) with the -uma infinitive suffix, a common pattern in Estonian for forming verbs that express states or processes. Lõppuvad, being a finite form, is used to describe events, processes, or sequences that are reaching their end in the present time or in general statements about plural subjects. It is neutral in tone and typical for descriptive or reporting language.

Grammatical notes: Lõppuvad agrees in number with its subject, which must be plural. It is distinct from the singular form lõppub, which would be used with a singular subject. Like other Estonian verbs, lõppuvad participates in mood and negation constructions with auxiliary particles such as ei, though the explicit negation form is not shown here.

Examples:

- Need sündmused lõppuvad homme. (These events end tomorrow.)

- Käesolevad projektid lõppuvad järgmisel kuul. (The current projects end next month.)

- Kui kuupäevad täpsustuvad, lõppuvad arutelud varasemalt. (When the dates are clarified, the discussions end sooner.)

See also: lõpp (end), lõppuma (to end), Estonian finite verb forms.