Omandamiste

Omandamiste is a noun form in the Estonian language. It represents the genitive plural of omandamine, the act or process of acquiring or owning property. In practical terms, omandamiste is used to refer to multiple instances of ownership or acquisitions or to describe ownership-related concepts in a genitive construction.

In ordinary speech, omandamine is the more common word for “ownership” or “acquisition.” Omandamiste, by contrast, appears mainly in formal, legal, or administrative texts, where it helps specify ownership or acquisition in plural or collective contexts. It can be found in contract language, regulatory provisions, and official reports that discuss multiple assets, rights, or transfers.

Etymology and grammar: omandamiste is derived from the verb omandama (to own or to acquire) with the nominalizing suffix -mine, and it takes the genitive plural ending -ste. This form allows speakers to connect the idea of ownership or acquisition to a broad set of items or rights within a sentence.

See also: omandamine, omandus, omandus, legal terminology in Estonian.

Note: While omandamiste is a legitimate grammatical form, its use is comparatively specialized; for everyday contexts, omandamine or omandatus (where appropriate) may be preferred.