üheksast

Üheksast is an Estonian time-expression form derived from the numeral üks (one) and used to indicate a starting point in a time interval, most commonly in phrases that describe opening hours or schedules. It is typically found in constructions that mean “from nine o’clock” or “from nine until some end time.” The form is part of the broader pattern in Estonian where cardinal numbers take different endings in time expressions.

In practice, üheksast is often encountered with prepositions or time words such as alates (from) or kell (o’clock). For example, lahtiolekuajad võivad olla üheksast viieni (“opening hours are from nine to five”). The form is closely related to other выражения like kaheksast (“from eight”), which follow the same declensional pattern in time phrases.

Usage notes:

- üheksast is primarily a time-related usage and is less common outside of temporal expressions.

- In everyday speech, speakers may also use shorter or more common variants depending on region or context, but üheksast remains standard in written and formal Estonian when indicating a starting time.

Examples:

- Koosolek algab üheksast. (The meeting starts at nine.)

- Lahtiolekuajad on üheksast viieni. (Opening hours are from nine to five.)

- Üritus kestab üheksast kella poole. (The event lasts from nine o’clock onward.)

Overall, üheksast serves as a specific time-form used to mark the starting point of a time span, aligning with similar forms for other hours in Estonian.