tekstisõna

Tekstisõna is a term used in Estonian linguistics to refer to a word that carries grammatical information about the text structure. Unlike content words, which convey meaning and refer to objects, actions, or qualities, tekstisõna words serve a functional role in the sentence. They include conjunctions, prepositions, articles, and pronouns that establish relationships between other words in a sentence.

Conjunctions, such as "ja" (and), "aga" (but), and "kui" (if), connect words, phrases, or clauses, indicating the logical relationship between them. Prepositions, like "kõrval" (beside) and "peale" (on top of), show the relationship between a noun and other words in the sentence. Articles, including "see" (this) and "seda" (this one), provide grammatical information about the noun they modify. Pronouns, such as "see" (this) and "ta" (he/she/it), replace nouns to maintain coherence and avoid repetition.

Tekstisõna words are essential for constructing coherent and grammatically correct sentences in Estonian. They help establish the syntactic structure of a sentence, indicating how different elements relate to each other. Understanding tekstisõna is crucial for anyone studying Estonian grammar or working with Estonian language materials.