Kõrvakäevasse

Kõrvakäevasse is the illative form of the Estonian noun kõrvakäev, referring to the ear canal—the passage from the outer ear to the eardrum. In Estonian, the illative case expresses direction into a location, and is formed with the suffix -asse in this instance, yielding kõrvakäevasse.

Usage and meaning

As a directional form, kõrvakäevasse is used with verbs describing actions carried out inside the ear canal, such as inserting substances, examining, or cleaning. It appears primarily in medical or instructional contexts, as well as in descriptive language about ear care. Example sentences include phrases like “asetada tilk kõrvakäevasse,” meaning to place a drop into the ear canal. In technical or clinical texts, the form helps specify that an action is performed within the ear canal.

Context and considerations

Kõrvakäevasse is most common in contexts relating to ear care, examination, or procedures involving the ear canal. Because the ear canal and the tympanic membrane are delicate, real-world procedures are typically performed by healthcare professionals, and general guidance should be followed with care to avoid injury.

See also

Kõrv (ear), Kõrvakanal (ear canal), Estonian case names (illative).