suurten

Suurten is a term that may appear in Estonian-language texts, but it is not part of the standard inflection of the adjective suur (meaning big). In contemporary standard Estonian, the genitive plural of suur is suurte. The form suurt en is not a productive or recognized form in modern grammar; when seen, suurt en is typically regarded as a misspelling, a typographical error, or a nonstandard/dialectal variant rather than a separate lexical item.

Linguistic note: Estonian adjectives decline for number and case, and the genitive plural ending for suur is -te. Because suurt en does not align with the established pattern, it is generally treated as nonstandard. The occurrence of suurt en in texts is usually of interest to editors, copy editors, or linguists who study historical texts, dialectal variation, or orthographic practices rather than as an entry in standard usage.

Usage and recognition: Suurten is rarely cited in modern learners’ materials or dictionaries. When encountered in old manuscripts or regional writings, it is advisable to check the surrounding context and consult authoritative Estonian grammar references to determine whether the intended word is suurte or if the form reflects a historical spelling, a transcription artifact, or a local dialectal variant. In standard references, suurte remains the accepted genitive plural form for suur.

See also: Estonian grammar, Estonian adjectives, Genitive case in Estonian.