tähtade

Tähtade is the genitive plural form of the Estonian noun täht, which means star. In grammatical terms, tähtade is used to indicate possession, association, or relation to stars within noun phrases. It appears in contexts where several stars are being described or counted, or where a phrase refers to a group of stars as a whole.

The noun täht is a native Estonian word with a long-standing usage in astronomy, literature, and everyday speech. The genitive plural form tähtade is one of the standard ways Estonian marks possession or connection with multiple stars, for example in phrases that translate to “of stars” or “stars’.” In scientific writing and discourse about astronomy, tähtade often occurs in combination with other nouns to describe star-related concepts.

In practice, tähtade can be found in a variety of constructions, such as star counts, classifications, or measurements that pertain to stars. It also appears in metaphorical or descriptive language where stars are an object of discussion. As with other Estonian genitive plurals, the exact spelling and usage can vary slightly with context and regional norms, but tähtade remains a recognized and commonly used form for referring to relations with more than one star.

See also: täht, tähtede.