Kõnede

Kõnede is the genitive plural form of the Estonian noun kõne, which means speech, address, or statement. The form is used to denote possession or association with more than one speech and commonly appears in noun phrases that describe content or characteristics related to multiple talks or talks in general.

In everyday and formal Estonian writing, kõnede kogumik means a collection of speeches, while kõnede sisu refers to the content of the speeches. Other common phrases include kõnede ajalugu (the history of speeches) or kõnede mõju (the impact of speeches). The genitive plural is a standard way to link kõne to a related concept or set, such as a body of speeches, a compilation, or an analysis.

Etymology and grammar: Kõnede is formed from the base noun kõne by adding the genitive plural suffix -de, a pattern used with many Estonian nouns. This morphological process marks a relationship between the noun and multiple instances or elements expressed by a following noun or phrase. The construction is typical in academic, historical, and rhetorical texts, where discussions about multiple speeches or collections thereof are common.

See also: kõne, Estonian grammar, genitive case, Estonian language word formation.