Neljandast

Neljandast is an Estonian word that translates to "fourth" or "of the fourth." It is commonly used as a cardinal number, referring to the ordinal position in a sequence. For example, "neljandast korrusest" means "from the fourth floor." It can also be used to denote a quarter of something, such as "neljandast tunnist" referring to a quarter of an hour.

The word's etymology traces back to the Proto-Finnic root *neljä, meaning "four," with the suffix "-ndas" indicating an ordinal number. This linguistic structure is shared with other Finnic languages, where similar forms denote the fourth position.

In everyday Estonian, "neljandast" is frequently encountered in contexts like dates (e.g., "neljandast aprillist" – from the fourth of April), measurements, and rankings. It is a fundamental word for expressing ordinality and portions within the Estonian language, demonstrating a clear and consistent grammatical function. Its usage is straightforward, reflecting a common pattern in number systems across many languages.