Genitiivmuodaga

Genitiivmuodaga is a grammatical case found in some languages, notably Estonian. It is used to express possession, origin, or a part of a whole. In Estonian, the genitive case is typically formed by adding the suffix "-i" to the noun's stem. For example, the nominative singular "maja" (house) becomes "maja" in the genitive singular when it follows a possessive suffix or pronoun, but the standalone genitive form is "maja". The genitive case is crucial for constructing phrases that indicate ownership, such as "minu maja" (my house), where "minu" is a possessive pronoun and "maja" is in its genitive form. It also plays a role in expressing relationships between nouns, similar to the English possessive 's or the preposition "of". For instance, "raamatu kaaned" translates to "the book's covers" or "the covers of the book." The genitive case also appears in other grammatical constructions, including when referring to quantities or parts of something. The genitive case in Estonian exhibits declension for both singular and plural forms, with distinct endings for each. Understanding the genitive case is essential for mastering Estonian grammar and constructing grammatically correct sentences.