nädalates

Nädalates is a term that refers to the concept of weeks in Estonian. The Estonian word for week is "nädal," and the plural form, "nädalates," literally translates to "in weeks" or "over weeks." This grammatical construction is used to indicate a duration or a period of time measured in increments of seven days. For instance, a project might be described as taking "mitu nädalates" which means "several weeks." Similarly, if someone is feeling unwell, they might say they have been ill for "mõned nädalates," indicating they have been sick for a few weeks.

The concept of a week is a fundamental unit of time in many cultures, and the Estonian language reflects this with its specific terminology. The use of "nädalates" allows for clear and precise communication regarding the length of events, processes, or states that span multiple weeks. It is a common and natural part of everyday Estonian conversation and writing when discussing timeframes longer than a single day but shorter than a month or a year. The term is not tied to any specific cultural or historical event but rather serves as a straightforward linguistic tool for temporal measurement.