tekstide

Tekstide is the genitive plural form of the Estonian noun tekst, meaning "texts." In Estonian grammar, tekstide is used to express a relationship of possession or association with multiple texts, such as in phrases like tekstide autorid (authors of texts), tekstide kogumik (a collection of texts), and tekstide analüüs (analysis of texts). Because tekstide is a genitive form, it typically appears in noun phrases rather than as a stand-alone lexical item.

A text itself is a communicative artifact that can be written or spoken and is characterized by structure, coherence, and purpose. In linguistics and literary studies, texts are analyzed as units of discourse that convey meaning, fulfill particular functions, and belong to specific genres. Researchers examine features such as cohesion, reference, tone, audience, and the relation between form and function to understand how texts achieve their goals. The distinction between text and discourse is often outlined: a text is a concrete instance or product, while discourse refers to language use in broader social and communicative contexts.

In practical usage, tekstide appears in discussions about multiple texts and their relationships. It is common in academic writing, criticism, and digital humanities to talk about tekstide autentsus, tekstide innehåll, or tekstide analiz, always linking the texts to another noun in the genitive form. The form highlights that the discussion concerns a set or group of texts rather than a single one, enabling precise phrasing when describing authorship, collections, comparisons, or analyses of texts.