Efektideks

Efektideks is an Estonian grammatical form. It is the translative case of the plural noun efektid, meaning “effects.” The form is used to express a change of state or a designation of role in which the subject is regarded as, or becomes, multiple effects. In English this corresponds roughly to “as effects” or “to become effects.”

Formation and usage: Efektideks is formed by applying the translative suffix to the plural stem efektid. It is contrasted with the singular translative efėktiks, which would mean “to become an effect.” The translative form is typically found in more formal, technical, or literary contexts rather than everyday speech, and it is used when referring to a set or group of effects rather than a single outcome.

Examples: Nähtused võivad saada efektideks. This phrase illustrates the idea that various phenomena may become, or be treated as, multiple effects. Another context is discussing outcomes of a process where several consequences are designated as effects.

Notes: Efektideks serves as a specialized grammatical construction that helps express transformation or attribution in the plural. It reflects Estonian’s system of translative marking for states or roles and is primarily encountered in written or academic language.

See also: Estonian grammar, translative case, plural forms in Estonian.