Hübriidideks

Hübriidideks is the translative plural form of the Estonian noun hübriid, meaning hybrids. It is used to express becoming or designation as multiple hybrids, for example in biological, horticultural, or technological contexts.

Grammar and formation: The translative plural is formed from the genitive plural stem hübriidide- with the suffix -ks, yielding hübriidideks. The corresponding singular translative is hübriidiks (into a hybrid / as a hybrid). This form indicates a change of state or a role designation, often after verbs such as muutuma (to become) or määrama (to designate).

Usage: Hübriidideks is common in discussions of hybrid organisms, cross-breeding, or combinations of elements that create a hybrid category. It can describe plants, animals, or engineered blends becoming hybrids, as well as abstract classifications. Examples:

- Need taimed võivad ühiselt hübriidideks muutuda. (These plants may become hybrids.)

- Ta muutus hübriidideks pärast liigi ühtimist. (He became a hybrid after the union of the species.)

Notes: In Estonian, hübriid is a loanword of foreign origin, tracing to Latin hybrida via European languages. The translative plural hübriidideks contrasts with nominative hübriidid (hybrids) and genitive hübriidide (of hybrids). The form is primarily a grammatical tool to express transformation or function in plural contexts.