Lõikest

Lõikest is an Estonian linguistic term that appears as an inflected form of the noun lõik, which broadly means a portion, section, or cut. In standard usage, lõikest is encountered primarily in written language, especially in formal, archival, or literary contexts. It denotes a portion or excerpt that comes from a larger whole, such as a piece of text, a segment of time, or a fragment of material. The exact grammatical role of lõikest depends on the sentence and the surrounding context; it signals partiality or a subdivision within a whole.

Etymology and morphology: lõik stems from the core meaning related to division or cutting, while the form lõikest reflects Estonian noun inflection patterns. The usage of this form is not common in everyday speech and is more likely to be found in dictionaries, linguistic descriptions, or historical documents where precise reference to a portion or fragment is needed.

Usage notes: Depending on the text, lõikest can appear as a descriptor of a subcomponent within a larger source, such as a cited excerpt, a part of a document, or a fragment of material under discussion. Interpreting it correctly relies on surrounding words that indicate source material, scope, or subdivisions.

See also: lõik, Estonian grammar, partitive/piecemeal usage in Estonian.