sõidud

Sõidud is an Estonian noun meaning rides or trips. It is the plural form of sõit, which can refer to a journey or drive in a vehicle, as well as a recreational ride. In everyday language, sõidud covers travel from one location to another by any mode of transportation, including car, bus, train, or bicycle. The term appears in both casual speech and more formal contexts, such as travel planning, tourism, and transport statistics.

Etymology and grammar: Sõidud derives from the verb sõitma (to ride or drive). The word is used in nominative plural as sõidud; its genitive plural form is sõitude. It can appear in compound expressions like linnasõidud (city trips) or töö sõidud (commutes), though conventional spellings may vary with usage. In sentences, sõidud often function as the subject or object of verbs that discuss travel.

Usage and examples: In everyday Estonian, people talk about "lõuna peale sõidud" or "sõidud tööle" to refer to daily commutes. In tourism, visitors might speak of "paari päeva sõidud" as short trips. In transportation planning and statistics, researchers count "sõidud" per day or per capita to measure travel demand. The term is versatile enough to cover short urban hops as well as longer excursions.

See also: Related terms include sõit (the singular), and sõiduk (a vehicle). These words form part of the same semantic field describing movement, travel, and transport.