üldsõnaline
Üldsõnaline is a linguistic term used in Estonian grammar to refer to common nouns, i.e., words that denote general classes of objects rather than specific, uniquely identifiable entities. Examples of üldsõnaline nouns include koer (dog), inimene (person), raamat (book) and vabadus (freedom). In contrast, proper nouns name particular entities or places, such as Tallinn, Tartu või Eiffeli torn.
Üldsõnaline nouns are inflected for number and case like other Estonian nouns. They do not have grammatical
In grammar practice, üldsõnaline serves as the broad category for nouns that refer to generic beings or
See also: nimisõna (noun), proper nouns in Estonian grammar, Estonian noun declension.