Eelisteks

Eelisteks is a noun form used in Estonian to refer to things that are regarded as preferences or priorities in formal discussions, such as policy-making or decision analysis. The form signals that a particular option or set of options is considered favorable or prioritised by a group.

Etymology and grammar notes: Eelisteks derives from the noun eelistus, meaning preference or priority, combined with a translative case ending. In practice, eelisteks often appears in sentences describing what is treated or regarded as the preferred choices. The expression can be translated as “as preferences” or “as priorities” in English. In everyday language, the straightforward plural eelistused is more common, but eelisteks is used in formal, institutional, or analytical contexts.

Usage and examples: In political or organizational discourse, one might say: “Nende eelisteks loetakse jätkusuutlikkus ja töökindlus.” (They are regarded as preferences, namely sustainability and reliability.) Another example: “Läbirääkimistes eelisteks on investeeringud haridusse ja tervishoid.” (In negotiations, the priorities are investments in education and health care.) The form helps to frame certain options as the outcome of deliberation rather than as immediate mandates.

See also: eelistus, eelistused, translative case (Estonian grammar).

Notes: Eelisteks is a specialized, formal usage. For everyday text, speakers typically use eelistused or describe preferences directly without the translative form.