reavõrdsetest

Reavõrdsetest is a term used in Estonian linguistics to describe a specific type of plural agreement. It refers to the situation where the subject of a sentence is in the plural form, and the predicate (verb or adjective) also agrees in the plural. This is a common feature of many Indo-European languages, including Estonian.

For example, in Estonian, if the subject is "õpilased" (students, plural), the verb will also be in the plural form. A sentence like "Õpilased loevad" (The students read) demonstrates reavõrdsetest. If the subject were singular, "Õpilane loeb" (The student reads), the verb would be singular. This agreement in number between the subject and predicate is a fundamental aspect of Estonian grammar.

The concept of reavõrdsetest is important for understanding the grammatical structure of Estonian sentences and for correctly forming grammatically sound expressions. Deviations from this agreement can lead to ungrammatical sentences. While the basic principle is straightforward, there can be more complex cases involving collective nouns or compound subjects that require careful consideration of plural agreement rules. Linguists analyze reavõrdsetest to understand the nuances of grammatical concord and its function within the language.