õhtuid

Õhtuid is the plural form of the Estonian noun õhtu, meaning evenings. It refers to multiple occurrences of the evening period or to evenings as experiences, rather than to a single evening. In ordinary usage, õhtuid can describe repeated events, social gatherings, or the atmosphere of evenings across days.

Linguistic notes about the word: õhtu denotes the time of day between late afternoon and night, as well as the period of an evening. The plural form õhtud (nominative) is commonly used in everyday speech, while the form õhtuid appears in partitive constructions or fixed phrases that imply “several evenings” or “many evenings.” The word frequently appears in literature and poetry to evoke mood, twilight imagery, and transitions from daytime activities to nighttime or reflective moments.

Usage and cultural context: In Estonian writing and discourse, evenings are often depicted as spaces for socializing, family life, or personal contemplation. The term õhtuid can appear in narratives that span multiple days, in discussions of traditions or routines that occur after work, or in descriptions of seasonal changes with longer nights. The word carries connotations of gentleness, quiet, and atmosphere, which are commonly explored in Estonian lyrical and prose texts.

See also: õhtu, evening (translation); Estonian language—nouns and case forms.

Note: This article reflects general linguistic usage of the term and its plural form, not a specific published work titled “Õhtuid.”