kaasesõnade

Kaasesõnad, also known as prepositions, are a grammatical category of words that express a relation between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. They typically precede the noun or pronoun they modify, forming a prepositional phrase. These phrases often indicate location, direction, time, manner, or possession.

In Estonian, kaasesõnad are often preceded by a postposition, which functions similarly to a preposition in other languages but follows the noun or pronoun. For example, the phrase "maja taga" (behind the house) uses the postposition "taga" after the noun "maja." Some words can function as both prepositions and adverbs, depending on their usage.

Common kaasesõnad in Estonian include words like "alla" (down, under), "ette" (in front of), "külge" (onto), "kohta" (about), "peale" (on, after), "pärast" (after), "sees" (inside), "tagasi" (back), "taha" (behind), "ümber" (around), and "üle" (over, across). The precise meaning and grammatical function of a kaasesõna can sometimes be influenced by the case of the noun or pronoun it governs. Understanding kaasesõnad is crucial for constructing grammatically correct and semantically clear sentences in Estonian.