Mallid
Mallid is the plural form of mall and is used in some contexts to refer to shopping centers or retail complexes. In Estonia and in Estonian-language usage, the standard term for such places is ostukeskus or kaubanduskeskus, while mallid appear as a loanword from English and are sometimes used in signage, advertising, or informal speech to refer to large shopping centers that host a variety of shops, eateries, and services.
Language notes and usage: Estonian typically prefers ostukeskus/kaubanduskeskus for the generic concept of a shopping center.
Typical features: Mallid usually consist of a mix of national and local retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, entertainment
Notable examples: In Estonia, well-known centers include Ülemiste Keskus and Solaris Keskus in Tallinn, Kristiine Keskus