No. 616 in Estonian
leping
"Leping" means "contract" or "agreement" in English.
In a sentence
Ma sõlmisin eile uue töölepingu.
I signed a new work contract yesterday.
In this context, 'leping' refers to a formal agreement or contract, particularly related to employment.
Lepingu tingimusi tuleb hoolikalt läbi lugeda.
The terms of the contract must be read carefully.
Here, 'leping' is used to refer to the written document outlining agreement terms, emphasizing the importance of understanding its contents.
Leping jõustus pärast osapoolte allkirjastamist.
The contract came into force after it was signed by the parties.
In this instance, 'leping' signifies a legal agreement that becomes active upon signature by involved parties, highlighting its legal binding nature.
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