käändevormina

Kääändevormina is an Estonian grammatical term referring to a case form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective. In Estonian grammar, cases are used to indicate the grammatical function of a word within a sentence. Kääändevormina literally translates to "as a case form." It is not a specific case itself but rather a general description of a word that has been declined into one of the language's many cases.

Estonian has a rich case system, with fourteen distinct cases. These cases express a wide range of meanings, including location, direction, possession, and the object of an action. When a noun, pronoun, or adjective is used in a sentence, it often takes a specific kääändevormina to show its relationship to other words. For example, the nominative case is the base form, while the genitive case often indicates possession. Other cases like the partitive, illative, and adessive have specific uses to denote parts of something, movement into a place, or location on a surface, respectively. Understanding kääändevormina is crucial for comprehending the syntax and semantics of the Estonian language. The correct use of case endings ensures clarity and accuracy in communication.