Põhjalikumale

Põhjalikumale is the dative plural form of the Estonian adjective "põhjalik". In Estonian grammar, the dative case is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb or the recipient of an action. The adjective "põhjalik" translates to "thorough," "comprehensive," or "in-depth" in English. Therefore, "põhjalikumale" specifically means "to the more thorough ones" or "for the more comprehensive ones."

This form would be used in a sentence where the action or a description is directed towards multiple entities that are being described as more thorough or comprehensive than others. For example, if someone were explaining the importance of detailed research to a group of students, and they wanted to emphasize that some students are already demonstrating a more thorough approach, they might say something akin to "We need to encourage põhjalikumale" (encouraging those who are more thorough).

The word's usage is dependent on the context of the sentence and the grammatical role it plays. It signifies a comparison, implying that there are degrees of thoroughness, and the dative case indicates that this quality is being directed towards or applied to a group characterized by that increased thoroughness. Without a specific sentence, the exact nuance can be difficult to pinpoint, but the core meaning remains tied to a comparative and indirect application of the concept of thoroughness.