Subjektiivsed

Subjektiivsed is an Estonian adjective, the plural form of subjektiivne, meaning subjective. It describes perceptions, judgments or statements based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than on verifiable external facts. The term is used to mark a perspectival or personal component in description, distinguishing such elements from what is considered objective.

In grammar, subjektiivsed inflect by case and number like other Estonian adjectives. The nominative plural form is subjektiivsed, as in subjektiivsed hinnangud (subjective assessments). In other cases, the adjective changes accordingly, for example subjektiivse hinnangu (genitive singular) or subjektiivsete hinnangute (genitive plural). The noun that follows determines the overall agreement, and the word order remains flexible, though the adjective typically precedes the noun.

Usage of subjektiivsed appears across philosophy, psychology, sociology, journalism, and everyday speech. It is commonly paired with nouns referring to opinions, experiences, or interpretations, such as subjektiivsed kogemused (subjective experiences) or subjektiivsed hinnangud (subjective judgments). The concept is frequently contrasted with objektiivsed or objektiivsus, meaning objective or objectivity, to highlight the difference between personal perspective and verifiable facts.

Related terms include subjektiivsus (subjectivity), objektiivsus (objectivity), and objektiivne (objective). The word typically conveys that a given statement or assessment reflects a personal viewpoint rather than universal truth, helping to gauge reliability and scope in description, analysis, and communication.