võitluste

Võitluste is the genitive plural form of võitlus, an Estonian noun meaning struggle or fight. It can denote both physical clashes and broader conflicts, including political, social, or personal efforts to overcome obstacles. In historical writing and journalism, võitluste is used to refer to sequences of conflicts or to the period during which such struggles occurred.

Origin and form: Võitlus derives from võitma, to win, plus the -lus suffix that forms abstract nouns. The genitive plural form võitluste is used when the noun governs another element in genitive or when multiple struggles are described. This form helps link the concept to other nouns in a sentence, indicating possession, association, or specification.

Usage: In phrases such as "vabadusvõitluste ajal" (during the freedom struggles) or "võitluste mõjud" (the effects of struggles), the term marks the plurality of conflicts. It is common in discussions of wars, independence movements, or social movements. The tone is determined by context; the term is generally neutral, with connotations shaped by surrounding words.

In discourse and culture, võitluste appears in history texts, journalism, and literature to discuss periods of resistance, ongoing campaigns, or the broader idea of striving against adversity. It can also appear in metaphorical uses, such as describing personal or collective perseverance in challenging circumstances.

See also: võitlus, võitlema, võitluslik.