Allvõimetamine

Allvõimetamine is an Estonian term that describes a specific type of subordinate clause. It is characterized by its grammatical relationship to a main clause, where it functions to modify or provide additional information about a noun or pronoun within that main clause. Essentially, an allvõimetamine clause acts as an adjective or an adjectival phrase, describing or specifying the subject or object of the independent sentence.

These clauses are typically introduced by relative pronouns such as kes (who), kes (who, plural), mis (which/what), or whose (whose). The verb within the allvõimetamine clause is often in a finite form. The meaning conveyed by the allvõimetamine clause is intrinsically linked to the noun or pronoun it modifies. For example, in the sentence "See on mees, kes jookseb kiiresti" (This is the man who runs fast), the clause "kes jookseb kiiresti" is an allvõimetamine, describing "mees" (man).

The concept of allvõimetamine is important for understanding the complex sentence structures in Estonian grammar. It helps to differentiate between various types of subordinate clauses and their specific roles in conveying meaning. Proper identification of these clauses is crucial for accurate grammatical analysis and for constructing grammatically correct Estonian sentences.