Ajamääränä

Ajamääränä is a term used in the Estonian language to describe a specific grammatical structure. It refers to a construction where a verb is followed by a noun in the genitive case, indicating the purpose or goal of the action. This structure is commonly used in Estonian to express the purpose of an action in a concise and clear manner.

The genitive case in Estonian is used to indicate possession or association, and when combined with a verb, it can provide additional context about the action being performed. For example, in the sentence "Ta läks poodi toidu ostma" (He went to the store to buy food), the verb "läks" (went) is followed by the genitive case "poodi" (to the store), and the purpose of the action is indicated by the genitive case "toidu ostma" (to buy food).

Ajamääränä is a useful tool in Estonian grammar, allowing speakers to convey complex ideas in a straightforward manner. It is particularly common in everyday language and is an essential aspect of the language's syntax and semantics. Understanding and using ajamääränä correctly is important for effective communication in Estonian.