kõnekeelseid

Kõnekeelseid is the genitive plural form of the Estonian word "kõnekeelne." "Kõnekeelne" translates to "colloquial" or "informal language" in English. Therefore, "kõnekeelseid" refers to "colloquialisms" or "informal expressions" in their genitive plural form.

In linguistics, the genitive case often indicates possession, origin, or a part of something. In the context of "kõnekeelseid," it would be used when referring to multiple instances of informal language as a part of a larger whole, or when describing something that is characterized by these colloquialisms. For example, one might discuss the "kõnekeelseid" found within a particular dialect or a specific piece of literature.

Colloquial language, or "kõnekeel," is the informal style of language used in everyday conversation. It often differs from formal or written language in its vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. "Kõnekeelseid" specifically points to the diverse array of these informal elements when considered collectively or in relation to something else. Understanding "kõnekeelseid" involves recognizing the non-standard expressions, slang, idioms, and grammatical structures that are common in spoken Estonian but might be avoided in formal writing.