Kohaldad

Kohaldad is not a standard word in modern Estonian. In standard usage, the noun for “application” or “use” is kohaldus, and its plural is kohaldused. The form kohaldad does not appear in common dictionaries and is not recognized as a correct inflection in formal Estonian. In some informal writing or as a coined term, kohaldad might be used to mean “uses” or “areas of application,” but such usage would be nonstandard and could cause confusion.

Etymology and grammar: Kohaldus is derived from the verb kohaldama, to apply. The standard plural is kohaldused. A true Estonian plural form for a noun created from kohaldama would typically follow established patterns, and kohaldad does not conform to these patterns. When discussing multiple applications in formal text, it is correct to use kohaldused or phrases that specify the context, such as kohaldamisala (scope of application) or kohaldusala (area of application).

Usage and guidance: In technical, legal, or policy writing, prefer kohaldus or kohaldused to refer to the act or result of applying rules, methods, software, or policies. If you encounter kohaldad in a text, it is likely a nonstandard rendering, a typographical error, or a creative/colloquial coinage. For clarity and correctness, revise to kohaldus or kohaldused.

Related terms: kohaldus, kohaldused, kohaldamisala, kohaldama. These terms cover the standard linguistic and contextual ways to talk about application, use, and the scope of applying rules or methods.