kolmekordne

Kolmekordne is the Estonian adjective meaning threefold or triple. It describes something that is three times as large, numerous, or extensive as a reference point, or something that consists of three parts. The term is commonly used in mathematical, statistical, scientific, and everyday contexts to express multiplicative relations.

Etymology and form: Kolmekordne is formed from the numeral kolm (three) combined with the element kord (times, fold) and the standard Estonian adjectival suffix -ne. The related noun kolmekord denotes a threefold or triple. As with other Estonian adjectives in -ne, kolmekordne inflects to agree with the noun it describes and can appear in various cases and numbers depending on the sentence.

Usage: The word is used to describe quantities, growth, proportions, and comparisons. Examples include kolmekordne kasv (threefold growth), kolmekordne summa (threefold amount), and kolmekordne kiirus (three times as fast). In formal writing, kolmekordne provides a concise way to express a multiplier or a multiplicative relation, while in everyday speech it can appear in more colloquial phrases to convey the idea of “three times” as well.

See also: kolm, kahekordne, neljakordne, kord. These related terms connect to the broader Estonian system for describing multiplicative degrees of quantity.