lähedalasuvate

lähedalasuvate is an Estonian word that translates to "nearby" or "neighboring" in English. It is the genitive plural form of the adjective lähedal asuv, meaning "situated nearby". This grammatical form is used when referring to multiple things that are in close proximity to something else. For example, if you are in a town and want to ask about shops that are nearby, you might use the phrase "lähedalasuvate poodide kohta", which means "about the nearby shops". The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and in written Estonian to describe locations, objects, or people that are close to the speaker or a reference point. It emphasizes spatial relationship and proximity. Understanding this word is essential for comprehending Estonian sentences that describe the surrounding environment or the location of various entities.