modellide

Modellide is the Estonian genitive plural form of the noun modell. The word modell can refer to a representation or replica used for study or display, a design prototype, or, in some contexts, a person who models clothing or products. The sense of modell therefore spans technical models (such as scale models for engineering or hobby kits) and figurative uses (for example, models used in demonstrations or simulations).

In grammar, modellide is the genitive plural form and is used to indicate possession, association, or relationship with multiple models. It appears in noun phrases headed by another noun, for example modellide kollektsioon (a collection of models), modellide hind (the price of the models), or modellide autorid (the authors of the models). The nominative plural is modellid, while the genitive plural is modellide.

Usage and context vary by field. In technical or hobby writing, modell is common for concrete replicas, prototypes, or demonstrative aids. In academic or mathematical contexts, other terms such as mudel may be preferred for abstract or statistical modeling, although modell can still appear in mixed or industry-specific language. The form modellide thus primarily marks plural models in possessive or relational constructions and is a standard component of Estonian noun inflection in formal text.