väiksemasse

Väiksemasse is an Estonian word that translates to "into smaller" or "to a smaller one" in English. It is the illative case of the adjective "väike," which means "small." The illative case in Estonian indicates movement into, or a change of state to, something. Therefore, "väiksemasse" suggests a transition or direction towards a reduced size or quantity.

This word can be used in various contexts. For instance, one might say "pane see väiksemasse kasti" which translates to "put it into the smaller box." Here, "väiksemasse" refers to a specific, smaller container that the object is being moved into. Another example could be "ta muutus väiksemasse," meaning "he/she became smaller." This usage implies a physical reduction in size or perhaps a diminishment in status or importance.

The comparative form "väiksem" means "smaller." When combined with the illative case ending "-sse," it forms "väiksemasse." This grammatical construction is common for expressing a destination or a resultant state of being smaller than something else or a previous state. The word's meaning is directly tied to the concept of comparison and movement or change. It is a functional word in Estonian grammar, essential for describing spatial relationships and transformations related to size.