Kummast

Kummast is a term that can refer to a few different things, primarily originating from Estonian language and culture. In its most common usage, "kummast" is a grammatical form in Estonian, specifically the partitive plural of the word "kumm," which means "which" or "either." For instance, "kummast" would be used in a sentence asking about choices between multiple items or people.

Beyond its grammatical function, "kummast" can also be a surname in Estonia. Like many surnames, it may have historical roots tied to a place, occupation, or personal characteristic, though specific etymological origins for individual surnames are not always readily available.

In a more colloquial or informal context, "kummast" can sometimes be used humorously or playfully to imply a state of confusion or indecision, mirroring the meaning of "which one?" when faced with multiple, perhaps equally unappealing or unclear, options. This usage is less formal and more dependent on context for understanding. The specific meaning of "kummast" is thus heavily dependent on whether it is encountered in a linguistic, genealogical, or informal conversational setting.