kahekümneaastane

kahekümneaastane is an Estonian adjective meaning twenty-year-old. It is formed by combining the numeral "kahekümne" (twenty) with the participle "aastane" (year-old). This term is used to describe a person or thing that has reached the age of twenty years.

The adjective can be used in various contexts, such as describing a person's age in official documents, general conversation, or when referring to an anniversary. For example, "kahekümneaastane naine" translates to "a twenty-year-old woman," and "kahekümneaastane traditsioon" means "a twenty-year-old tradition." The grammatical form of the adjective may change depending on the case and number of the noun it modifies, following Estonian grammar rules.

In Estonian culture, reaching the age of twenty is often considered a significant milestone, as it marks the transition to full adulthood and the legal age of majority in many aspects. Therefore, "kahekümneaastane" can sometimes be associated with a sense of maturity and responsibility. The word itself is a straightforward descriptor, providing factual information about age.