Kleebise

Kleebise is the genitive singular form of the Estonian noun kleebis, which denotes a sticker, label, or adhesive item used to attach information or decoration to a surface. The base word kleebis refers to the object itself, while kleebise appears in possessive or descriptive phrases such as kleebise värv (the color of the sticker) or kleebise suurus (the size of the sticker).

Common inflections related to kleebis include kleebised (nominative plural) and kleebiste (genitive plural). These forms are used to express number and possession in Estonian sentences that concern stickers or labels.

Usage examples illustrate how kleebise is employed in context. For instance: "Kleebise suurus on 5 x 7 cm," meaning the size of the sticker is 5 by 7 centimeters. Another example: "Kleebise hind on kaks eurot," indicating the price of the sticker. Plural usage is seen in sentences like "Kleebised on laual," meaning the stickers are on the table.

Etymology and related terms: the word kleebis is of native Estonian origin and is commonly linked to the verb kleebima, meaning "to glue" or "to paste." Kleebise shares this root and functions as its genitive singular form within grammatical constructions.

See also: kleebis, kleebiste, Estonian labeling and adhesive terminology.