Lisalõpul

Lisalõpul is an Estonian term that literally translates to "end of the addition" or "additional ending." It is commonly used in a grammatical context to refer to a suffix or a postposition that is added to the end of a word to modify its meaning or grammatical function. These additions can convey information about case, plurality, possession, or other grammatical relationships.

For instance, in Estonian grammar, noun cases are often formed by adding specific lisalõpul to the word stem. The genitive case, which indicates possession or relation, is a prime example, typically formed by adding -i or -u depending on the noun's declension class. Similarly, plural forms are created by appending suffixes like -d or -te.

Beyond noun declension, lisalõpul can also function as postpositions. These are words that follow a noun or pronoun and function similarly to prepositions in other languages, indicating location, direction, or time. Examples include postpositions like "alla" (under) or "peale" (on/after), which are attached to the genitive case of the preceding word. The concept of lisalõpul is fundamental to understanding Estonian morphology and syntax.