tähtedele

Tähtedele is an Estonian phrase meaning "to the stars." It is formed from the noun täht (star) with the genitive plural tähtede and the allative suffix -le, which marks direction toward something. In Estonian grammar, the allative is used to indicate movement toward a place or object, making tähtedele a directional expression that can be translated as “to the stars” or “toward the stars.”

Usage and meaning

Tähtedele is commonly found in poetry, song lyrics, and literature, where it evokes aspiration, exploration, and cosmic scale. It can appear in broader expressions about space, ambition, or wonder, and is often chosen for its imagery of space and distance. In translations, it is typically rendered as “to the stars” or “toward the stars,” depending on the surrounding sentence structure.

Examples

- Nad suundusid tähtedele, et otsida uusi maailmu. (They headed toward the stars to seek new worlds.)

- Laulus on väljend tähtedele pürgimisest, unistustest suuremates mõõtmetes. (The song makes use of the expression of striving toward the stars and dreams on a larger scale.)

Notes

Tähtedele is one of several directional phrases in Estonian that use the allative case suffix -le with a plural noun form. It is distinct from other cases that express possession or plurality without indicating direction. The phrase is mainly literary and idiomatic rather than a common everyday directive.