õhukesel

Õhukesel is an Estonian word that translates to "thin" or "slender" in English. It is commonly used as an adjective to describe physical objects or individuals possessing a lack of thickness or girth. For instance, one might refer to an õhukesel raamat (thin book) or an õhukesel inimene (thin person). The word can also be used metaphorically to suggest something lacking substance or depth, though this is a less frequent usage. The grammatical form "õhukesel" is the adessive case of the adjective "õhuke," indicating location or possession in relation to something thin. For example, "laual õhukesel paberil" would mean "on the table on thin paper." The root word, "õhuke," is fundamental to describing a lack of thickness and appears in various contexts within the Estonian language. Its usage is straightforward and primarily descriptive, contributing to the nuanced vocabulary available for expressing physical attributes.