küsimussõnadjada

Küsimussõnad, often referred to as interrogative words, are a fundamental part of language used to form questions. They function as pronouns, adverbs, or determiners that elicit specific information from the listener or reader. In Estonian, common küsimussõnad include kes (who), mis (what), kus (where), millal (when), miks (why), kuidas (how), and kumb (which). Each of these words targets a particular category of information.

Kes is used to ask about people, while mis inquiries about things or concepts. Geographic locations are sought with kus, and temporal information with millal. Miks seeks a reason or explanation, and kuidas asks about the manner or method of something. Kumb is employed when choosing between two or more options. These words are typically placed at the beginning of a sentence in Estonian to signal that a question is being asked, though their position can sometimes vary for emphasis. Understanding and correctly using küsimussõnad is crucial for effective communication and for navigating the structure of interrogative sentences. They are indispensable tools for gathering information and engaging in dialogue.