omistussõnaga

Omistussõnaga is an Estonian linguistic term referring to a possessive suffix. It is a grammatical element added to a noun to indicate possession or ownership. These suffixes vary depending on the grammatical person (first, second, or third) and number (singular or plural) of the possessor. For example, in Estonian, the suffix "-ni" can indicate first-person singular possession, as in "raamatuni" meaning "my book". Similarly, "-si" can denote second-person singular possession, and "-se" third-person singular possession. Plural possessors also have their own specific suffixes.

The use of omistussõnaga is crucial for conveying relationships between entities in Estonian sentences. It functions similarly to possessive pronouns like "my," "your," or "his/her/its" in English, but is directly attached to the possessed noun. Understanding these suffixes is essential for comprehending and constructing grammatically correct Estonian sentences. The specific forms of omistussõnaga can sometimes be influenced by vowel harmony or consonant gradation, making them a complex but integral part of Estonian grammar.