esemeid

Esemeid is the Estonian plural form of the noun ese, meaning an object or item. It is commonly used to refer to tangible things, including everyday objects, belongings, or artifacts that are collectively considered rather than as a single item.

Grammatically, esemeid is the partitive plural form. It appears in constructions that indicate an indefinite quantity or partial reference and is often used with words like palju (many/much) or vähe (few). For example, one might say, "Muuseumis on palju esemeid" (There are many objects in the museum). The term can also appear in phrases that describe possession or association, such as "esemetega" (with objects) in comitative or instrumental contexts.

Semantic range and usage notes: esemeid covers both ordinary household objects and culturally or historically significant items, such as artifacts or relics. In formal or semi-formal writing, ese/esemed is more neutral, whereas asjad or kraam might be used in more casual speech. The word often appears in museum catalogs, archaeological reports, and discussions of collections, but it remains versatile enough for general reference to any group of items.

Related terms: ese is the singular form; esemed is the nominative plural; esemetega or esemedega can appear in constructions with the comitative/instrumental case. The term is part of a broader vocabulary for discussing objects and belongings in Estonian, with subtle distinctions depending on formality and specificity.

See also: ese, esemed, asi, asjad, artefacts.