Kasutavateks

"Kasutavateks" is a term that appears in Estonian grammar, specifically as the plural genitive form of the participle "kasutav" (using). The participle "kasutav" itself is derived from the verb "kasutama" (to use, to utilize, to make use of). Therefore, "kasutavateks" translates to "of the ones using" or "belonging to the ones using" when referring to multiple entities that are actively engaged in using something.

In Estonian, the genitive case is used to indicate possession, origin, or a relationship between nouns. When this genitive case is applied to a participle, it describes the relationship of the action of using to another noun or concept. For instance, "kasutavateks vahenditeks" would mean "as tools for the ones using" or "by the means of the ones using." The ending "-teks" signifies the plural genitive case.

Understanding "kasutavateks" requires familiarity with Estonian's complex case system and its participles. It signifies a relationship where the action of using is attributed to a group or multiple subjects, and this relationship is expressed in the genitive. The specific context in which "kasutavateks" appears will determine the precise nuance of its meaning, often indicating a purpose or a means related to the users.