Lõpupunktidesse

Lõpupunktidesse is an Estonian illative plural form of the noun lõpupunkt, meaning "into the end points" or "to the endpoints." It is used to express motion toward multiple end points.

Formation and meaning

The base noun lõpupunkt combines lõpp (end) and punkt (point). In plural nominative, the form is lõpupunktid (end points). The genitive plural is lõpupunktide. Adding the illative plural suffix -desse yields lõpupunktidesse, which indicates movement toward the endpoints collectively. This pattern follows the general Estonian rule where illative plural is formed by attaching -desse to the genitive plural stem.

Usage

Lõpupunktidesse occurs in contexts involving direction or destination toward more than one endpoint. It is common in technical, mathematical, or geometric descriptions as well as in narratives that describe routes or processes reaching several terminals. Examples (illustrative):

- Rada viib lõpupunktidesse. (The route leads into the endpoints.)

- Algoritm suunab andmed lõpupunktidesse. (The algorithm directs the data to the endpoints.)

- Me liigume lõpupunktidesse ja kontrollime iga lõppu. (We move to the endpoints and check each end.)

Notes

While used in formal or technical language, lõpupunktidesse remains a specialized term. In everyday Estonian, speakers may prefer alternative phrasing or simpler constructions depending on context.

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