Sõduritel

Sõduritel is the genitive plural form of the Estonian word "sõdur," which translates to "soldier" in English. Therefore, "sõduritel" means "of the soldiers" or "to the soldiers." This grammatical form is used to indicate possession, a recipient, or a target associated with multiple soldiers. For example, in a sentence like "Raha oli sõduritel" (The money was with the soldiers), "sõduritel" denotes the soldiers as the possessors of the money. Similarly, if one were to say "Kingitused anti sõduritel" (The gifts were given to the soldiers), "sõduritel" indicates the recipients of the gifts. The use of the genitive plural is a fundamental aspect of Estonian grammar, allowing for nuanced expression of relationships between nouns and other elements in a sentence. Understanding these grammatical cases is essential for comprehending and constructing grammatically correct Estonian sentences, particularly when referring to groups of people in various contexts, including military situations.