üldmäärete

üldmäärete is an Estonian grammatical term that translates to "general adjectives" or "universal adjectives." It refers to adjectives that are used to describe a general characteristic or quality of a noun, rather than a specific or individual one. These adjectives often express inherent properties or common attributes.

For example, in the phrase "suur maja" (big house), "suur" functions as an üldmääre, indicating the general size of houses. This contrasts with adjectives that might describe a specific house, such as "vana maja" (old house) if the age is a distinguishing feature. üldmäärete are frequently encountered in descriptive language and are fundamental to conveying common perceptions. They are not limited to a particular grammatical case or number and can be used in various contexts to provide a broad description. The concept helps distinguish between adjectives that denote inherent qualities and those that specify unique or distinguishing attributes of a noun.