õhtuste

"Õhtuste" is an Estonian word that translates to "evening" or "of the evening." It is commonly used as an adjective to describe things that happen or are related to the evening. For example, "õhtune ilm" means "evening weather," and "õhtune programm" refers to "evening program." The word can also be used as a noun, meaning "evening meal" or "supper." In this context, "õhtuste" is often preceded by the possessive pronoun "minu" (my), "sinu" (your), or "tema" (his/her), forming phrases like "minu õhtune" (my evening meal).

The grammatical form of "õhtuste" is the genitive plural of "õhtu," which means "evening." This means it is used when referring to multiple evenings or when indicating possession or relation to evenings. For instance, "õhtuste tähtede" would translate to "of the evening stars." However, in common usage, "õhtuste" as a noun is more frequently encountered than its genitive plural adjectival use. The word's versatility allows it to be integrated into various contexts, all revolving around the concept of the time between sunset and night. It is a fundamental part of everyday Estonian vocabulary.