lisandmoodustused
Lisandmoodustused refers to a linguistic concept in Estonian grammar related to word formation. It describes a process where a new word is created by combining a root word with a suffix, often altering the word's grammatical function or meaning. This is distinct from compounding, where two or more root words are joined. Lisandmoodustused are a fundamental way to expand the vocabulary of the Estonian language.
Common examples involve adding suffixes to nouns to create adjectives or adverbs. For instance, adding the