lubama

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Estonian

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Etymology

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From Proto-Finnic *lubat'ak, from luba-ma. Cognate with Finnish luvata.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlub̥ɑmɑ/, [ˈlub̥ɑmɑ]
  • Rhymes: -ubɑmɑ
  • Hyphenation: lu‧ba‧ma

Verb

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lubama (da-infinitive lubada)

  1. to allow, permit, let, give permission
    1. (transitive) To give permission or consent for something to happen, to someone do something (adessive da-infinitive).
      Kas sa lubad mul nüüd minna?
      Will you let me go now?
      Võimud ei luba mehel riigist lahkuda.
      The authorities won't allow the man to leave the country.
      Antonym: keelama
      1. As a polite interjection (usually in the imperative mood).
        Luba ma aitan sind!
        Here, let me help you.
        Daamid ja härrad, lubage esitleda: ...
        Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce: ...
      2. To enable to do something, providing the necessary prerequisites or sufficient resources.
        Ostan seda, mida rahakott lubab.
        I buy, what I can afford.
        (literally, “I buy, what my wallet allows.”)
  2. to promise, vow, bode
    1. (transitive) To give a promise, ensure that something happens; to give hope (allative da-infinitive).
      Luba mulle, et sa kunagi ei sure!
      Promise me you'll never die!
      Homseks lubatakse ilusat ilma.
      They are promising good weather for tomorrow.

Conjugation

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Antonyms

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  • (antonym(s) of to allow, give permission): keelama

Derived terms

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References

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