Üksikküljelised

Üksikküljelised is a term used in Estonian linguistics to refer to words that are morphologically unanalyzable, meaning they cannot be broken down into smaller meaningful parts. These words are considered basic units of the language, often representing fundamental concepts or common objects.

In Estonian grammar, many words are formed through derivation or composition, where prefixes, suffixes, or multiple roots are combined to create new words. Üksikküljelised words, however, stand apart as having no discernible internal structure of this kind. They are the elemental building blocks from which other words might be formed, or they exist independently as self-contained units.

Examples of üksikküljelised words in Estonian include common nouns like 'maja' (house), 'puu' (tree), and 'vesi' (water), as well as basic verbs such as 'istuma' (to sit) and 'minema' (to go). These words are typically learned and used as complete units by native speakers.

The concept of üksikküljelised is important for understanding word formation and morphology in Estonian. It helps distinguish between primitive words and derived or compound words, contributing to a deeper analysis of the language's structure and vocabulary. The study of these basic words is fundamental to lexicology and etymology.