kaupadest

Kaupadest is an Estonian grammatical form meaning “from the goods.” It is not a separate concept, but the elative plural form of the noun kaupad (goods, merchandise). The elative suffix -st signals origin or source, so kaupadest literally means “from the goods.”

Usage and context

Kaupadest is commonly found in formal or technical language related to commerce, logistics, and regulatory texts. It is used to indicate that something originates from or is derived from goods rather than from people, services, or other sources. In practical phrases, it can appear as kaupadest pärinevad andmed (data originating from the goods) or other expressions describing origin tied to merchandise.

Grammar and related forms

As an elative plural, kaupadest appears with plural nouns and agrees with surrounding elements in case. It contrasts with other origin expressions such as labori või teenuste päritolu (origin of labor or services) and with other cases formed from kaup, such as kaupade (genitive plural) or kaupades (inessive plural). The form demonstrates how Estonian uses the elative case to express origin for plural nouns.

Significance

Kaupadest illustrates Estonian case system in action, showing how the language marks source relationships in relation to common economic terms. It is primarily encountered in written and formal contexts rather than everyday speech.

See also

Estonian grammar, elative case, plural nouns, commerce terminology.