saksakeelne

Saksakeelne is an Estonian adjective meaning "German-language" or "in German." It is used to describe anything that is in the German language, such as a book, a song, a conversation, or a document. For example, "saksakeelne raamat" would translate to "a German-language book," and "saksakeelne tekst" would mean "German text."

The word is formed by combining "saksa" (German) and "keelne" (lingual or language-related). It is a common descriptor in Estonian when referring to the origin or language of a particular item or communication. When used in a sentence, it typically precedes the noun it modifies, functioning as a descriptive adjective. For instance, one might say they are learning "saksakeelne kirjandus" (German literature) or listening to "saksakeelne muusika" (German music). The adjective agrees in number and case with the noun it modifies, following standard Estonian grammar rules. Its usage is straightforward and essential for distinguishing between different languages in Estonian discourse.