traditsioonilisemates

Traditsioonilisemates is a grammatical form in the Estonian language. It is the comparative plural form of the adjective "traditsiooniline," which means traditional. Therefore, "traditsioonilisemates" translates to "in more traditional ones" or "among more traditional ones." This form is used when comparing multiple items or concepts that are more traditional than others. For example, one might say that certain historical buildings are "traditsioonilisemates" in their architectural style compared to more modern constructions. The suffix "-mates" indicates the inessive case (indicating location within something) and the plural form, specifying that the comparison is being made within a group of things that are themselves being described as more traditional. Understanding this grammatical construction is key to comprehending nuanced comparisons in Estonian, particularly when discussing cultural practices, artistic styles, or societal norms that have evolved over time. The base adjective, "traditsiooniline," itself is derived from the word "traditsioon," meaning tradition. Thus, "traditsioonilisemates" directly points to a comparative state within a set of items adhering more closely to established customs or practices.