Omistussõnadeks

Omistussõnadeks is an Estonian grammatical term referring to possessive words. These are words that indicate ownership or belonging. In Estonian, possessive words are typically formed by adding specific suffixes to nouns or pronouns. They function similarly to possessive adjectives or pronouns in other languages, answering the question "whose?". For instance, if a noun is "maja" (house), a possessive form might be "minu maja" (my house), where "minu" is the possessive word.

The formation of possessive words in Estonian can be complex, involving different declension patterns depending on the case and number of the possessed noun, as well as the person and number of the possessor. While possessive suffixes can be attached directly to nouns, it is more common to use separate possessive words, which are often derived from personal pronouns. These possessive words agree in number with the possessed noun. For example, "minu" (my) is used for singular nouns, while "minu" can also be used for plural nouns, though the noun itself will be in the plural form. Understanding omistussõnadeks is crucial for accurate and natural-sounding Estonian expression of possession.