õdedestvendadest

The term "õdedestvendadest" is an Estonian compound word formed from "õde" (sister), "vend" (brother), and the genitive plural ending "-dest". It translates directly to "of sisters and brothers" or more generally, "siblings". In Estonian grammar, this form is typically used in contexts where one is referring to something in relation to siblings, such as "minu õdedestvendadest" meaning "of my siblings".

While the literal translation is "of sisters and brothers", in everyday usage, "õdedestvendadest" functions as a genitive plural form of a collective noun for siblings. There isn't a single, distinct word for "siblings" in Estonian that doesn't involve combining "õde" and "vend". Therefore, when discussing or referring to siblings collectively in the genitive plural, this construction is employed. For example, one might say "vestlesin oma õdedestvendadest" meaning "I talked about my siblings". The context usually clarifies whether the siblings are exclusively sisters, exclusively brothers, or a mix of both.