Varustuste

Varustuste is the genitive plural form of the Estonian noun varustus, meaning equipment, gear, or supplies. The base varustus denotes the set of items needed to perform a task, operate a machine, or outfit people or processes. Varustuste is used when a phrase requires a possessive or relational meaning, for example: varustuste nimekiri ("a list of equipment"), varustuste vajadus ("the need for equipment"), and varustuste hind ("the price of the equipment"). In formal writing, such as inventory records, procurement documents, and logistics plans, the genitive plural form appears to indicate ownership or association with equipment.

Etymology and grammar: Varustuste combines varustus with the genitive plural suffix -te. It contrasts with varustus (singular nominative), varustused (plural nominative), and varustuse (genitive singular). These forms reflect Estonian case and number endings that determine a word's role in a sentence.

Contexts: Varustuste is common in sectors like military logistics, construction, event management, sports teams, and corporate procurement. It covers a broad range of items—from tools and clothing to machinery and consumables.

See also: Varustus; Varustused.