Menüüst

Menüüst is an Estonian word formed as the elative case of the noun menüü, meaning “from the menu.” The elative case in Estonian typically denotes origin or source, and in practical use menüüst is used to refer to items or options that come from a menu. The expression is common in dining contexts, such as restaurants and café menus, as well as on digital menus and ordering interfaces.

Etymology and formation: The base noun menüü, meaning “menu,” is a loanword in Estonian, influenced by other European languages where the concept of a menu exists. The elative suffix -st is added to form menüüst, producing a phrase that translates roughly to “from the menu.” This is part of standard Estonian morphology and does not require any special punctuation.

Usage: In everyday Estonian, menüüst is used with verbs of selection or reference. Examples include “Ma valin menüüst salatit” (I will choose salad from the menu) and “Kas ma võin menüüst midagi saada?” (Can I get something from the menu?). It can describe both current choices and general availability, such as “tooteid menüüst” (products from the menu). Beyond restaurants, the term may appear on websites and apps presenting selectable options or lists.

See also: menüü, elatiiv, Eesti keele grammik. The term is a routine part of written and spoken Estonian when discussing menus or lists of selectable items.