rõivastel

Rõivastel is the ablative plural form of the Estonian word "rõivas," which translates to "clothing" or "garment." In Estonian grammar, the ablative case indicates separation or origin, often translated by prepositions like "from" or "off." Therefore, "rõivastel" signifies "from the clothes" or "off the garments."

This grammatical form is used in sentences to describe actions or states related to removal or distance from clothing. For example, one might say something is "falling from the clothes" or has been "taken off the garments," using "rõivastel" to specify the source. It is a common grammatical construction used in everyday Estonian conversation and writing when referring to items detached from or originating from clothing. The specific context of the sentence will determine the precise nuance of "rõivastel." It is a fundamental aspect of Estonian case declension, demonstrating how the language marks relationships between words in a sentence.