näidissõnu
Näidissõnu, often translated as "example words" or "sample words," are a linguistic concept primarily relevant in Estonian and certain other Finno-Ugric languages. They function as placeholders or illustrative terms within grammatical explanations or language learning materials. Instead of using abstract grammatical rules, näidissõnu provide concrete words that demonstrate how a particular grammatical feature, such as a case ending, verb conjugation, or word formation rule, is applied.
These words are not meant to be actual vocabulary items that learners are expected to use in
Näidissõnu are chosen for their simplicity and regularity, often being common nouns or verbs that clearly exhibit