manustamiskanali

Manustamiskanali, often shortened to kanali, is a term originating from Estonian linguistics. It refers to the specific grammatical case that indicates the instrument or means by which an action is performed. In essence, it answers the question "by what?" or "with what?". This case is found in several Finno-Ugric languages, including Estonian, Finnish, and Hungarian, though its specific form and usage can vary between them.

In Estonian, the manustamiskanali is typically formed by adding the suffix "-ga" to the noun. For example, the word "nuga" (knife) in its nominative form becomes "noaga" when used in the manustamiskanali, meaning "with a knife". This allows speakers to clearly express the tool or method used in an action. The manustamiskanali is crucial for providing detailed and precise information within a sentence. It distinguishes the active agent from the passive instrument. Understanding this case is fundamental for learners of languages that feature it, as it affects sentence structure and the overall meaning of a statement.