Kodudest

Kodudest is an Estonian term that corresponds to the plural elative form of the noun kodu, meaning “from the homes.” It is used in linguistic contexts to express origin or source when multiple homes are involved. The form is created from the root kodu, with the plural stem kodud and the elative plural suffix -dest. The singular elative is kodust (from the home), while kodudest is used for multiple sources.

In usage, kodudest typically appears in formal or technical language such as demographic reports, surveys, and research descriptions. It answers questions of origin related to groups or data drawn from more than one home setting. For example, a sentence such as "Küsitluse andmed kogutakse kodudest" translates to "The survey data are collected from households." Another example: "Kodudest pärit vastused näitasid suuremat variatsiooni sissetulekutes" translates to "Responses from households showed greater variation in incomes."

Relation to other forms is straightforward: kodudest is the elative plural; kodust is elative singular; kodud on the plural nominative form meaning “homes.” The word is mainly used in analytical or statistical writing; in everyday Estonian, speakers often use broader phrases like “kodust” or “kodustes kohades” depending on the exact meaning.

See also: Estonian grammar, elative case, plural forms, kodu (home).