Kontsertide

Kontsertide is the genitive plural form of the Estonian noun kontsert, which means concerts. In Estonian grammar, kontsert is a common loanword from Western European languages, and its genitive plural kontsertide is used to indicate association with multiple concerts or to form noun phrases referring to concerts collectively. The form is regularly found in written Estonian, including event calendars, budgets, and media coverage of concert series or tours.

Etymology and grammar: Kontsert originates from European languages such as German or French, adapted into Estonian orthography. The genitive plural suffix -ide is the standard ending for many Estonian nouns in the genitive plural, signaling possession or linkage to a group of items. As a result, kontsertide commonly appears in phrases that describe aspects of concerts as a category or as part of a larger construction.

Usage and examples: Kontsertide is used to create expressions about multiple concerts or the broader domain of concert events. Examples include kontsertide korraldamine (the organization of concerts), kontsertide kava (the concert program), and kontsertide eelarve (the concert budget). It also appears in descriptive headings and formal writing relating to venues, tours, or cultural programming.

Notes: Kontsertide itself is not a standalone concept; it is a grammatical form that enables references to concerts in phrases and clauses. The base word kontsert is still the central term for a single live musical performance, while kontsertide refers to concerts collectively or to attributes pertaining to them. Related terms include kontsert, kontserdihall (concert hall), and kontserdisari (concert series).