Väikses

Väikses is an Estonian word. It is the inessive case of the adjective "väike". "Väike" means "small" or "little" in English. Therefore, "väikses" translates to "in the small" or "in the little". This form is used when referring to something being located within or inside a small space or object. For example, "koer on väikses majas" translates to "the dog is in the small house". The inessive case in Estonian is typically formed by adding the suffix "-s" to the genitive form of the noun. However, for adjectives, the inessive case ending "-s" is directly appended to the adjective itself, often following a vowel or a softening of a consonant. The specific declension can vary slightly depending on the grammatical context and the preceding word. Understanding the function of "väikses" requires knowledge of Estonian grammar, particularly noun and adjective declension and case usage. It is a common and fundamental grammatical form encountered when reading or speaking Estonian.