Silma

Silma is a term that can refer to several uses, but it is most directly associated with the Estonian language. In Estonian, the noun for "eye" is silm; silma is one of its grammatical forms, used to mark certain cases in the sentence. This form occurs in phrases where the word for "eye" relates to another element, such as possession, attribution, or other syntactic relationships. The base meaning remains "eye," and silma does not denote a separate object beyond its grammatical role.

Outside of Estonian morphology, there is no widely attested definition of silma as a standalone concept in major encyclopedias. It may appear as a proper name in specific local contexts, or as part of toponyms or personal names in some languages, but such uses are not standardized and vary by culture. If encountered, the meaning of "Silma" as a name depends on its origin.

Overall, silma's significance in reference works lies mainly in its function as a case form of the Estonian noun for eye, rather than as a separate, well-defined topic.

See also: silm; eye (Estonian).