Väiksematelt

Väiksematelt is the elative plural form of the Estonian adjective "väiksem," meaning "smaller." It is used to indicate origin from or separation from smaller entities, things, or people. For example, in a sentence like "Ma sain selle raamatu väiksematelt," it would translate to "I got this book from the smaller ones." This implies the book originated from a group or source considered smaller in some respect, perhaps smaller shops, smaller editions, or even smaller individuals.

The elative case in Estonian, which "väiksematelt" exemplifies, generally signifies movement out of, away from, or separation from a place, group, or abstract concept. When applied to the comparative form "väiksem," it specifically points to a source that is of a lesser size, quantity, or degree. Understanding the context in which "väiksematelt" is used is crucial for interpreting the precise meaning, as the "smaller" aspect can refer to a wide range of comparative attributes. It is a grammatical construction used to express a relationship of origin or removal from a less significant entity.