valimeid

Valimeid is not a widely recognized headword in standard Estonian. In linguistic discussions and language-learning materials, it may be cited as an inflected form related to the root vali- from the verb valima, which means “to choose.” Because Estonian relies on inflection rather than fixed stems for many nouns, valimeid can appear in examples intended to illustrate plural or other inflectional endings. However, in everyday language speakers would more commonly use other words to express related concepts, such as valimised for elections or valikud for choices.

Etymology and morphology

Valimeid is typically described as a form derived from valima through nominalization and plural inflection. The exact interpretation of the ending may vary by grammatical analysis, and it is generally treated as a non-lemma inflected form rather than a standalone word with a fixed, cited meaning. Its appearance is therefore more illustrative than lexical.

Usage and context

Because valimeid is not a standard dictionary entry, it is rarely encountered outside educational or theoretical contexts. It may appear in glossaries, grammar notes, or historical texts as an example of Estonian inflection, rather than as a term used in everyday parlance. For practical purposes, references to elections and selections are made with valimised and valikud, respectively.

See also

Estonian language; Estonian grammar; valimised; valikud.