lõpuhinda

Lõpuhinda is a term used in Estonian to denote the final price or end value reached in a transaction, sale, or valuation. It refers to the amount at which goods, assets, or contracts are ultimately transferred, settled, or recorded after bidding, negotiations, or assessment.

Etymology and usage notes: the word is formed from lõpu meaning end and hind meaning price. In standard Estonian, the more common form for this meaning is lõpphind; lõpuhinda appears in some documents, older texts, or regional/colloquial usage. Because of its rarity in modern language, it can be mistaken for a nonstandard variant in some contexts.

Contexts of use: in auctions, lõpphind or lõpuhinda represents the final price at which an item is sold. In real estate and other sales, it denotes the closing sale price. In accounting and valuation, the term can indicate the closing or final value used for reporting purposes. The final price may differ from reserve prices, starting bids, or estimated values, reflecting the outcome of negotiation or bidding.

Variants and standards: most contemporary texts in Estonian prefer lõpphind for “final price.” Lõpuhinda may still appear in historical documents, niche legal drafting, or when translating from languages that use a similar form. When writing in formal contexts, it is advisable to use lõpphind to avoid ambiguity.

See also: lõpphind, müügihind, hind, hindamine.