Inimlikkusele

Inimlikkusele is the allative singular form of the Estonian noun inimlikkus, which means humanness or humanity. As a grammatical form, inimlikkusele expresses direction toward humanity or a beneficiary-oriented reference in a sentence. It is not a separate concept on its own, but a specific case form used in formal or literary contexts to indicate “to humanity.”

Formation and grammar: In Estonian, the allative case is formed by adding the suffix -le to the genitive singular form of a noun. For inimlikkus, the genitive singular is inimlikkuse, and adding -le yields inimlikkusele. This pattern is typical for nouns that end in -kus, where the allative attaches to the genitive stem to indicate direction or reference toward the noun’s target.

Usage: Inimlikkusele appears most often in formal, ethical, or humanitarian language. It can be used with verbs and phrases that imply direction, purpose, or benefit toward humanity. Examples include phrases like “kutse inimlikkusele” (a call to humanity) or “see on suunatud inimlikkusele” (this is aimed at humanity). In everyday Estonian, other constructions (such as for the benefit of humanity: inimlikkuse kasuks) may be more common, depending on the context.

See also: inimlikkus, Estonian grammar, allative case, noun declension.

Note: While inimlikkusele is a valid grammatical form, it is not commonly treated as an independent concept in standard reference works; it is primarily encountered as a case form within larger phrases or sentences describing actions or references directed toward humanity.