kodudest
Kodudest is an Estonian term that corresponds to the plural elative form of the noun kodu, meaning “from the homes.” It is used in linguistic contexts to express origin or source when multiple homes are involved. The form is created from the root kodu, with the plural stem kodud and the elative plural suffix -dest. The singular elative is kodust (from the home), while kodudest is used for multiple sources.
In usage, kodudest typically appears in formal or technical language such as demographic reports, surveys, and
Relation to other forms is straightforward: kodudest is the elative plural; kodust is elative singular; kodud
See also: Estonian grammar, elative case, plural forms, kodu (home).