kolmeteistkümnend

Kolmeteistkümnend is an Estonian word that translates to "thirteenth" in English. It is derived from the Estonian word "kolmteist," meaning thirteen. The suffix "-nd" is a common adjectival suffix in Estonian, indicating ordinal position. Therefore, kolmeteistkümnend specifically refers to the ordinal number thirteen.

In Estonian grammar, kolmeteistkümnend functions as an adjective and agrees in case, number, and degree with the noun it modifies. For example, "kolmeteistkümnend päev" means "thirteenth day," and "kolmeteistkümnend kord" means "thirteenth time." The word is used in various contexts, including dates, rankings, and sequences. It is a fundamental part of the Estonian numeral system and its application in everyday language. Understanding kolmeteistkümnend is essential for comprehending ordinal relationships in Estonian.