aastakümneks

Aastakümneks is an Estonian word that translates to "for a decade" or "a decade long." It refers to a period of ten years. This term is commonly used in Estonia when discussing historical events, personal milestones, or any duration that spans a ten-year span. For example, one might say that a particular government was in power "aastakümneks" if their term lasted for ten years. Similarly, a project or a relationship could be described as lasting "aastakümneks." The grammatical structure of the word indicates a duration or a purpose for that duration. It is derived from "aasta," meaning "year," and "kümneks," which is the translative case of "kümme," meaning "ten." The translative case in Estonian often signifies a change of state or a duration. Therefore, "aastakümneks" specifically denotes a period of ten years as a completed or intended duration. Its usage is straightforward and directly conveys the length of time involved.