tähise

Tähise is the genitive singular form of the Estonian noun tähis, which translates as sign, symbol, or mark. In Estonian, many nouns form the genitive singular with an -e ending, so tähis becomes tähise. The genitive singular is used to express possession or a relationship between nouns, for example in phrases like tähise tähendus (the meaning of the sign) or tähise suurus (the size of the sign).

Usage and meaning: The form tähise appears in contexts where one noun relates to another, such as describing attributes or ownership of a sign. It is not a separate dictionary entry as a standalone concept; rather, it is an inflected form of tähis.

Declension notes: The genitive plural of tähis is tähiste, while the nominative plural is tähised. Thus, tähise functions as a tool for linking the sign to other nouns in phrases, rather than as an independent noun with its own plural forms.

Examples:

- Tähise suurus on märgitud plakatil. (The size of the sign is indicated on the poster.)

- Tähise värv on must. (The color of the sign is black.)

- Tähise tähendus võib sõltuda kontekstist. (The meaning of the sign may depend on the context.)

See also: Estonian grammar, tähis.