Rõhuasetuste
Rõhuasetuste are a linguistic phenomenon found in Estonian, where the stress pattern of a word can change its meaning. Estonian is a stress-timed language, meaning that the timing of speech is based on the placement of stress rather than syllable count. In Estonian, stress can fall on any syllable of a word, and the position of stress can significantly alter the meaning of a word.
For example, the word "õhtu" can mean "evening" when stressed on the first syllable (õhtu) and "afternoon"
Rõhuasetuste can also occur in compound words, where the stress pattern can change the meaning of the
The use of rõhuasetuste is an essential aspect of Estonian language and culture, reflecting the language's