kliendist

Kliendist is an Estonian word that functions as the elative form of the noun meaning client or customer. It is used to indicate origin, source, or association with a client, similar to how English uses “from the client” in phrases that refer to information, statements, or data originating from a client. The form is common in business, customer relations, and formal writing.

In practice, kliendist appears in sentences and phrases where something is attributed to or derived from the client. Examples include kliendist tagasiside (feedback from the client), kliendist teave (information from the client), and kliendist arutelu (discussion from the client). The exact translation can vary with context, typically rendered as “from the client” or “of the client” in English.

Kliendist is part of standard Estonian grammar and illustrates how cases express relationships between words. It is distinct from the genitive form kliendi, which signals possession or a close attribution (the client’s). When translating or interpreting, the elative kliendist should be chosen to reflect origin or source rather than ownership, depending on the surrounding vocabulary.

Contextual usage tends to be in professional or formal texts, such as reports, surveys, contracts, and CRM documentation, where it is important to attribute information or opinions to the client rather than to the author. See also Estonian grammar, elative case, and klient/klient as the base term.