kõikidel
Kõikidel is an Estonian word-form used as the plural adessive form of the determiner kõik, meaning “on all” or “in all” when paired with a plural noun in the adessive case. It indicates universality or total coverage across multiple instances, locations, or categories.
Kõik is a universal determiner meaning “all” or “every.” Its inflected forms include plural and various cases.
The form appears in formal, administrative, and legal-style Estonian to convey comprehensive scope. It is frequently
- Kõikidel juhtudel kehtib reegel (In all cases the rule applies).
- Kõikidel kohtadel kehtivad samu nõuded (The same requirements apply at all locations).
Etymology and relation to kõik
Kõikidel derives from kõik, the basic determiner meaning “all/every.” It shares inflectional behavior with other Estonian