õnnitluste

õnnitluste is the genitive plural form of the Estonian word "õnnitlus," which translates to congratulation or felicitations. In Estonian grammar, the genitive case is used to indicate possession, origin, or to specify a part of something. The plural form indicates that there are multiple congratulations or felicitations. Therefore, "õnnitluste" refers to "of congratulations" or "many congratulations."

This form is commonly used in phrases that express a quantity of good wishes or acknowledgments. For instance, one might say "palju õnnitluste" meaning "many congratulations." It can also appear in contexts where congratulations are being offered as part of a larger group or collection. For example, a letter might begin with "Teie õnnitluste puhul" which translates to "On the occasion of your congratulations," implying that the writer is responding to or acknowledging congratulations received by someone else.

The grammatical structure highlights the relationship between the concept of congratulations and another noun or pronoun. It is a standard inflectional form used in everyday Estonian communication to express a multitude of good wishes or to refer to a collection of congratulatory messages. Understanding this form is key to comprehending the nuances of expressing felicitations in Estonian.