mõnisada

Mõnisada is an Estonian word that translates to "a few hundred" or "several hundred." It is an indefinite numeral, indicating a quantity that is greater than a score or a couple of dozen, but not precisely known or specified. The word is formed by combining "mõni" (meaning "some" or "a few") and "sada" (meaning "hundred").

This term is commonly used in everyday conversation to express an approximate number. For example, one might say "mõnisada inimest" (a few hundred people) to estimate the crowd size at an event, or "mõnisada eurot" (a few hundred euros) to give a rough idea of a cost. It implies a number that falls within the range of, generally, 200 to 800, though this range can be flexible depending on context.

Mõnisada functions similarly to other vague quantifiers found in various languages, allowing for estimations when exact figures are either unknown, unnecessary, or difficult to ascertain. It avoids the precision of specific numbers like "kakssada" (two hundred) or "viissada" (five hundred), offering instead a broader, more generalized sense of quantity. The usage of mõnisada contributes to the natural flow of spoken Estonian, providing a convenient way to communicate approximate numerical information without needing to be exact.