Nooremad

Nooremad is a term in the Estonian language meaning “the younger ones” or “the younger generation.” It is the plural form of the adjective noorem (younger) with the definite plural ending -mad. As such, nooremad can function as a noun phrase referring to a group composed of younger people, such as siblings or members of a younger cohort within a community.

In usage, nooremad appears in ordinary language to discuss demographic or family-related topics, where it denotes people who are younger relative to others. The form can also be found as a label or title in Estonian media and culture, where it is used to evoke or highlight themes connected to youth, adolescence, or the experience of younger generations. Because Estonian allows adjectives to take on collective or nominal functions, nooremad can be employed in contexts that treat a group of younger individuals as a unit.

There is no single canonical entity or work universally associated with the name nooremad. When encountered as a proper noun, its specific reference depends on context, and it may denote different works, groups, or initiatives that use the term as a title or identifier.

See also: Noored (youth), Youth in Estonia.