kåike

Kõike is an Estonian word meaning "everything" or "all" and is the partitive singular form of the pronoun kõik. In standard Estonian, the partitive case is used for indefinite quantities, partial objects, or actions whose extent is not fully specified. Kõike appears in such contexts, often with verbs that take a partitive object, and after negation where the partitive is normally required.

Common usages include stating or referring to an entire set in an indefinite sense, as in sentences like "Ma näen kõike" (I see everything) or "Ma ei tea kõike" (I do not know everything). The form is also used in expressions where the quantity is not exhaustively counted, such as "söö kõike" (eat everything). In addition, kõike features in fixed phrases, notably "Kõike head," a traditional closing in Estonian correspondence meaning "All the best" or "Best wishes.

Etymology and forms: Kõike is derived from the word kõik, which means "all" or "everyone." The Estonian partitive forms are used with verbs and constructions that take an indefinite or partial object, while other cases of kõik (for example genitive kõigi) reflect different grammatical roles. The distinction between kõik and kõike is primarily a matter of case usage rather than meaning, with kõike specifically marking the partitive.

See also: kõik, Estonian pronouns, partitive case in Estonian.

This article provides a concise overview of kõike as the partitive form of kõik, highlighting its meaning, typical usage, and a common fixed phrase in everyday language.