omadussõnadena

Oma dusõnadena is a term used in Estonian linguistics to refer to words that are formed from another word belonging to the same word family, often by adding a suffix or altering the base word. These words share a common root and usually a similar meaning, though they might represent different grammatical functions or nuances. The process of creating oma dusõnadena is a fundamental aspect of Estonian word formation, contributing to the richness and expressiveness of the language.

For example, if the base word is "maja" (house), an oma dusõna could be "majake" (small house) or "majandus" (economy, related to houses or property in a broader sense). Another common example is the verb "lugema" (to read) and its related nouns like "lugeja" (reader) or "lugemine" (reading). These derived words are crucial for expanding vocabulary and expressing complex ideas efficiently. Understanding the principles of oma dusõnadena formation helps learners grasp the connections between words and to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar terms. This systematic approach to word building is a characteristic feature of agglutinative languages like Estonian.