Iseseisvatest

Iseseisvatest is an Estonian grammatical form of the adjective iseseisv, meaning independent or sovereign. It functions as an inflected form used with plural nouns to indicate a relation to independence, and it is commonly found in formal or written contexts. In practice, it appears in phrases that can be translated as “of the independent ones” or “from the independent ones,” depending on the sentence and accompanying case markings.

In typical usage, iseseisvatest accompanies a noun in a following noun phrase, such as iseseisvatest riikidest or iseseisvatest gruppidest, to express a connection to independence of the referenced entities. Because Estonian adjectives agree with the noun they modify, iseseisvatest inherits its exact meaning from the accompanying noun and the broader syntactic context.

Etymology and derivation: iseseisvatest is derived from the base adjective iseseisv (independent) and reflects standard Estonian adjective inflection patterns. The form illustrates how Estonian marks relationship, plurality, and case within an adjective, rather than representing a standalone lexical item.

Usage notes: iseseisvatest is not a free-standing word but a case- and number-sensitive inflection used within noun phrases. It is more common in political, legal, or academic discourse where discussions of sovereignty, independence, or autonomous groups arise.

See also: iseseisvus, iseseisev, Estonian grammar.