Alguskohtadele

Alguskohtadele is an Estonian grammatical form meaning “to the starting points.” It is the allative plural form of alguskoht, a compound of algus (start) and koht (place). The form indicates movement toward more than one starting point and is used in contexts involving directions, navigation, planning, or procedures.

Etymology and grammar: Alguskohtadele combines the base word alguskoht (start point) with the allative plural suffix -adele, signaling direction toward multiple places. The corresponding singular allative would be alguskohale (to the starting point). As a grammatical category, allative forms in Estonian express motion toward a location and are commonly used with verbs of movement or direction.

Usage and context: In typical Estonian sentences, alguskohtadele denotes going toward the listed starting points. It is most common in technical, logistical, or planning contexts, such as maps, itineraries, or procedural instructions. For example, a phrase like Lähme alguskohtadele translates roughly as “We are going to the starting points.” Outside specialized discourse, the form may be less frequent, since many everyday references to starting points use other constructions or singular forms.

Related terms and see also: alguskoht (singular form for “starting point”); Estonian grammar sections on allative case and directional inflection; examples of allative usage in navigation and planning texts.