Inimlikud

Inimlikud is an Estonian adjective form meaning human-like or pertaining to humans, and it is the plural form used to describe plural nouns. It commonly appears in phrases such as inimlikud omadused (human traits), inimlikud suhted (human relations), or inimlikud reaktsioonid (human reactions). The base word is inimlik, which is built from the root inim- meaning human and the suffix -lik, which forms adjectives indicating a characteristic or quality.

The word is not usually used as a stand-alone noun. For referring to humans in a plural sense, Estonian typically uses inimesed or, in a more abstract sense, inimlikkus for “humanness” or “humanity.” Inimlikud can carry a range of nuances, from a straightforward descriptive sense to moral or ethical connotations depending on context. For example, discussing everyday behavior or emotions often invokes inimlikud as a way to contrast with non-human or artificial traits.

Usage notes: In academic and literary contexts, inimlikud may be employed to emphasize the human dimension of actions, experiences, or social phenomena. Because it describes traits associated with humans, its use can reflect normative judgments about what constitutes humane or human-like behavior, though it remains primarily a descriptive term in neutral writing.

See also: Inimlikkus (humanness, humanity), Inimene (human), Inimkond (humankind), Inimesed (people). Examples of common collocations include inimlikud omadused, inimlikud reaktsioonid, and inimlikkus püüdlustes.