Riigikeskustest

Riigikeskustest is the elative plural form of riigikeskus, a compound Estonian noun meaning “state center” or “centre of government.” It is used to indicate origin or source from more than one such center, for example in formal writing or media discussions about data, decisions, or reports that come from multiple state centers.

Etymology and formation: The base riigikeskus combines riigi (genitive of riik, “state”) with keskus (“center”). The plural nominative is riigikesused. To form the elative plural, the suffix -est is added to the plural stem, yielding riigikeskustest, which means “from the state centers.”

Usage: The term is primarily found in official, administrative, or academic contexts. It denotes sourcing or reference points located within multiple state centers, such as government offices or central agencies, rather than a single center. It can appear in sentences describing origin of information, policy discussions, or comparative analyses involving central state institutions.

Examples:

- Riigikeskustest pärinevad andmed on esitatud aruandes. (Data from the state centers have been presented in the report.)

- Uuringu tulemused põhinevad riigikeskustest pärit teabel. (The study results are based on information from the state centers.)

See also: riigikeskus, riigikantselei, Estonian grammar.