õdede

õdede is the genitive plural form of the Estonian noun õde, which means sister. It is used to indicate possession or association by more than one sister, such as in phrases describing something belonging to sisters or referring to the collective group of sisters.

In Estonian, the nominative plural of õde is õed, while the genitive plural is õdede. The form õdede is commonly found in noun phrases that express ownership or relatedness to multiple sisters, for example õdede tuba (the sisters’ room) or õdede mõtted (the sisters’ thoughts).

Usage and examples may vary by context, but õdede generally signals a relationship involving more than one sister. It is a standard part of Estonian grammar and appears in everyday language as well as written text when referencing multiple sisters or items associated with them.

Etymology-wise, õdede derives from the singular õde (sister) through the regular Estonian genitive plural formation. The word is related to the base concept of sister and is used specifically in possessive or collective constructions.

See also: õde, Estonian noun for sister.