õpetajast
Õpetajast is the elative singular form of the Estonian noun õpetaja, meaning "teacher". The elative case expresses origin or starting point, so in this form it can be translated as "from the teacher" or "by the teacher", depending on the construction. It is typically used to attribute information, statements, or actions to the teacher as a source.
The base noun õpetaja denotes a person who teaches, such as a schoolteacher or instructor. It is
Usage notes: The elative case is used with verbs and phrases that take a source or origin
Etymology: The word is native Estonian, derived from õpetama, with the agent suffix -ja, common for occupational