kümnelt

Kümnelt is an Estonian word that translates to "at ten" or "from ten" in English. Its meaning and usage depend on the context of the sentence. As a temporal indicator, it can refer to a specific time of day, such as "kohtume kümnelt" meaning "we meet at ten." This typically refers to 10 o'clock. In a numerical context, "kümnelt" can also indicate origin or a starting point related to the number ten. For instance, "arvud kümnelt ülespoole" would mean "numbers from ten upwards." The word is a derivative of "kümme," which is the Estonian word for the number ten. Therefore, "kümnelt" inherently carries a connection to this base quantity. Its grammatical function is that of an adverb or a postposition, modifying verbs or indicating a relationship to a noun. Understanding the surrounding words is crucial to accurately interpret the precise meaning of "kümnelt" in any given Estonian sentence.