kümnendi

Kümnendi is an Estonian ordinal numeral meaning “the tenth.” It is used to indicate position in a sequence and typically functions as an attributive modifier that agrees with the noun it describes. Like other Estonian ordinals, kümnendi is declined to match case and number, so its exact form changes depending on the syntactic role in a sentence.

Originating from the cardinal number kümme, which means ten, kümnendi is formed through the standard process of turning ten into an ordinal in Estonian. The resulting form is then inflected to fit grammatical context, so its appearance varies with the case, number, and definiteness of the noun it accompanies.

Usage in Estonian spans everyday enumerations, calendars, and technical or legal texts where items must be described in order. It can be used to denote the tenth item, the tenth instance, or the tenth level of something, among other ordered applications. In formal writing, careful agreement with the noun ensures correct comprehension of sequence.

In linguistic references, kümnendi is treated as the ordinal corresponding to ten, subject to Estonian declension rules. For precise form in a given sentence, one consults standard grammar resources or a reliable dictionary to apply the appropriate case form.

See also: Estonian language, Ordinal numbers in Estonian.