õhukene

Õhukene is an Estonian word that translates to "thin" or "slender" in English. It is primarily used as an adjective to describe the physical characteristic of being narrow or having a small thickness. For instance, it can be used to describe a thin piece of wood, a thin sheet of paper, or a thin person. The word conveys a sense of lacking bulk or width. In a figurative sense, õhukene can also be used to describe something that is sparse or meager, such as a thin supply of food or a thin argument. The antonym for õhukene is usually "paks," meaning "thick" or "fat." The grammatical form of the word can change depending on its role in a sentence, with variations for different cases and numbers in Estonian grammar. For example, the genitive singular form is "õhukese." The word is commonly encountered in everyday Estonian conversation and literature, contributing to the descriptive richness of the language.