Nimisõnafraas

Nimisõnafraas is an Estonian grammatical term referring to a noun phrase. A noun phrase is a group of words that functions as a noun. It typically consists of a head noun and any modifiers that describe or specify the noun. These modifiers can include determiners, adjectives, or other noun phrases. For example, in the Estonian sentence "Suur punane maja" (Big red house), "Suur punane maja" is a nimisõnafraas. "Maja" is the head noun, and "suur" (big) and "punane" (red) are adjectives modifying it. Nimisõnafraasid can act as the subject, object, or complement within a sentence, just as a single noun can. They provide more detailed information about the entity being referred to. The structure and composition of nimisõnafraasid are fundamental to understanding Estonian sentence construction and meaning. They allow for nuanced expression by elaborating on the core noun.