ärid

ärid is the plural form of the Estonian noun äri, meaning "business" or "enterprise." Therefore, ärid translates to "businesses" or "trades" in English. In standard Estonian, it is used to refer to multiple commercial entities or activities rather than a single business.

In usage, äri denotes a business activity or enterprise, and ärid is used when speaking about several such entities or sectors. The term appears in economic, legal, and everyday language, including journalism, policy discussions, and corporate discourse. It can be combined with modifiers to specify type or field, for example erinevad ärid (different businesses) or äri- and majandussektorid (business and economic sectors) in compound forms, depending on the context.

The word is a common part of the Estonian lexicon and follows standard plural inflection. It is not a proper noun and does not denote a specific organization by itself.

See also: äri, äritegevus, ärivaldkond, majandus, ettevõte.