põskedes

Põskedes is a grammatical case in the Estonian language. It is the plural form of the partitive case. The partitive case is used to indicate that an action affects only a part of an object, or that the object is indefinite or uncountable. In the plural, põskedes signifies that the action affects only a part of multiple objects, or that multiple objects are indefinite or uncountable.

The ending for the plural partitive case in Estonian is typically "-sid" or "-des" attached to the noun stem. For example, if the singular partitive of a noun is "raamatut" (a book), the plural partitive might be "raamatuid" (some books). The specific ending can depend on the declension class of the noun.

The use of the plural partitive case is common in Estonian sentences to express concepts such as partial possession, ongoing actions, or indefinite quantities of multiple items. It helps to convey nuances in meaning that might not be possible with other cases. Understanding the function and formation of the põskedes case is essential for comprehending and constructing grammatically correct Estonian sentences involving plural nouns. It contrasts with the nominative plural, which indicates the subject or object in its entirety or as a definite entity.