No. 883 in Estonian
kodanike
The Estonian word "kodanike" means "citizens'" in English (possessive plural form).
In a sentence
Kodanike osalemine ühiskondlikes küsimustes on oluline.
The participation of citizens in societal matters is important.
Here, 'kodanike' is in the genitive plural form, indicating possession (participation 'of citizens').
Eestis on kõigil kodanikel võrdne õigus hääletada.
In Estonia, all citizens have equal voting rights.
In this sentence, 'kodanikel' is in the adessive plural form, denoting belonging (rights held 'by citizens').
Paljud kodanikud soovivad osaleda vabatahtlikes tegevustes.
Many citizens wish to participate in voluntary activities.
The word 'kodanikud' is used in the nominative plural case, identifying the subject performing the action (the 'citizens' who wish).
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