loetelust

Loetelust is the elative case form of the Estonian noun loetelu, meaning “from the list.” It is used in Estonian to indicate source or origin when referring to items that are contained in or extracted from a list. The form is common in both written and spoken language, especially in contexts involving data compilation, instruction, or reference.

Etymology and morphology: Loetelust is derived from loetelu (list) with the elative case ending -st, which expresses motion away from or source. In Estonian, the elative case is used to indicate where something comes from, among other meanings, and loetelust is a standard example of this pattern.

Usage: Loetelust appears in sentences that refer to actions performed with or about items in a list. Examples include: “Võta loetelust esimene kirje.” (Take the first entry from the list.) “Vastused leiad loetelust.” (You can find the answers in the list.) “Loetelust märgitut tuleb järgida.” (What is listed should be followed.) The form is most common in practical documentation, checklists, and data extraction tasks.

See also: loetelu, elatiiv, Estonian grammar, listing and data extraction terminology.

Notes: As a grammatical form, loetelust is tied to the noun loetelu and reflects standard Estonian case patterns. It is distinct from related forms such as loetelus (in the list) and loetelust, loetelog (various case forms) and should be used according to case requirements of the sentence.