Põlvedele

Põlvedele is a term used in Estonian linguistics to illustrate a directional case form of the noun põlv, meaning knee. In grammar descriptions, põlvedele is presented as the allative form that conveys movement toward the knee region or a position located near the knees. The form derives from põlv and the allative morphological pattern described in Estonian case theory.

Usage and context: The form is primarily encountered in linguistic works, dictionaries, and pedagogy as an example of how direction toward a body part is encoded in Estonian. It is not commonly used in everyday speech outside of technical discussion.

Etymology: from põlv ('knee') plus the allative pattern; the form is discussed within the framework of Estonian noun inflection and case systems.

See also: Estonian grammar, allative case, noun põlv, body-part terms.