lubama

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

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

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.

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

• lubadus
• lubatu
• lubamatu
  • lubamatult
  • lubamatus
• lubamine

• luba

• lubama in Sõnaveeb (Eesti Keele Instituut)