Silm

Silm is the Estonian noun meaning "eye." It denotes the organ of sight in humans and animals and is used across medical, academic, and everyday language. In anatomy and physiology writing, silm refers to the organ and its functions, including the cornea, lens, retina, and optic nerve, though precise technical terms are used for parts.

The term is of Finnic origin and is cognate with the Finnish word silmä. It belongs to the Finnic branch of the Uralic language family and traces its roots to Proto-Finnic, with related forms appearing in nearby languages.

Declension: Silm is a common noun that declines for number and case. The basic plural form is silmad, meaning "eyes." In sentences, the form changes according to case endings, as is typical for Estonian nouns.

Usage and nuance: Silm can be used literally to refer to sight organs and can appear in metaphorical expressions about perception, attention, or insight in literature and speech.

See also: Finnish silmä; Estonian language; ophthalmology; anatomy of the eye.