Jalgades

Jalgades is an Estonian word form that functions grammatically as the genitive plural of the noun jalg, which can mean leg or, less commonly, foot. In use, jalgade conveys possession or relation to legs, and it appears in phrases describing attributes or conditions associated with the lower limbs.

Etymology and morphology: The base noun is jalg. The form jalgade represents the genitive plural, a grammatical construction used to express “of the legs” or a connection to legs in various contexts. Because it is a case form rather than a standalone lexical item, its meaning derives from its relationship to other words in a sentence.

Usage: Jalgade is common in medical, sports, and descriptive prose where there is a need to refer to legs collectively. It appears in phrases such as jalgade tervis (the health of the legs), jalgade tugevus (the strength of the legs), or jalgade ümbermõõt (the circumference of the legs). In literature, it can also be used to describe movement, condition, or appearance of the legs within a scene.

Relation to other forms: Jalgade contrasts with bentuk forms such as jalad (nominative plural, “legs” or “feet”) and other case forms used for different syntactic purposes. The choice between jalad and jalgade depends on grammatical role in the sentence (subject, possession, descriptor, etc.).

See also: Estonian grammar, Genitive case, Nominative plural, Estonian vocabulary.