massiivsed

Massiivsed is an Estonian adjective form meaning “massive” or “bulky,” used to describe nouns in the plural. The base form is massiivne; the singular nominative is massiivne, while the plural nominative is massiivsed. Like other Eskonian adjectives, it changes for case and number in phrases such as massiivsete (genitive plural) or massiivset (partitive singular).

In use, massiivsed describes physical bulk as well as figurative scale. In geology and geography, the noun massiiv refers to a large, coherent block of rock or a substantial geological massif; massiivsed is used to describe such rock masses or large tectonic formations. In architecture and construction, massiivsed denotes solid, heavy forms or blocks—for example massiivsed kiviseinad (massive stone walls) or massiivsed konstruktsioonid (massive structures). In economics, urban planning, or cultural contexts, the term can be applied figuratively to indicate large-scale or substantial investments, changes, or projects, such as massiivsed investeeringud or massiivsed reformid.

Etymology: the word is derived from the noun massiiv, meaning a large, cohesive body, and has become a common descriptive form in Estonian for both concrete and abstract notions of size and impact.

See also:

- massiiv

- massiivne

- massiivid

Examples:

- Massiivsed kivihooned domineerivad vanades linnakeskustes.

- Ettevõte kavandab massiivseid investeeringuid uutesse tootmishoontesse.