Lohutuste

Lohutuste is the genitive plural form of the Estonian noun lohutus, which means comfort, consolation, or solace. In ordinary usage, lohutuste does not stand as an independent lexeme; rather, it appears in phrases to denote varying forms or instances of consolation. For example, lohutuste sõnad means “words of consolation,” and lohutuste vormid means “forms of consolation.” The form is most commonly found in formal or literary contexts when describing different types or aspects of comfort offered to someone in distress.

Linguistic and semantic notes:

- Etymology: lohutus + the genitive plural ending -te, yielding lohutuste.

- Function: lohutuste functions as a modifier in noun phrases, expressing possession or association with consolation in general discussions of grief, support, or relief.

- Usage: common in discussions of emotional support, counseling, religious or ceremonial contexts, and literary descriptions of consolation.

- Preference: in many everyday contexts speakers may use lohutused or lohutus in singular or plural nominative, depending on whether they refer to consolation as a general concept or countable instances.

Examples:

- Ta otsis erinevaid lohutuste vorme. (They sought different forms of consolation.)

- Kirjanduses rõhutatakse lohutuste sõnade jõudu. (Literature emphasizes the power of words of consolation.)

See also:

- lohutus (consolation)

- tugi (support)

- empaatia (empathy)

Notes:

Because lohutuste is a genitive plural form, its use centers on describing or attributing consolation to other nouns rather than serving as a standalone noun. In everyday language, speakers often opt for lohutus or lohutused depending on the grammatical role and emphasis.