Arvusõnad
Arvusõnad is a term that refers to number words or numerals in the Estonian language. These words are fundamental for counting, quantifying, and expressing numerical concepts. Estonian number words, like those in many other languages, follow a system for constructing larger numbers. Cardinal numbers are used to indicate quantity, such as 'üks' (one), 'kaks' (two), and 'kolm' (three). Ordinal numbers, on the other hand, denote position or order, such as 'esimene' (first), 'teine' (second), and 'kolmas' (third).
The formation of compound number words in Estonian is generally logical. For instance, numbers between twenty