Kõigisse

Kõigisse is an Estonian word that functions as the illative case form of the pronoun kõik, meaning “into all” or “to all.” The illative case in Estonian typically expresses direction toward or into something, and kõigisse specifically conveys entering or including all items, places, or aspects encompassed by kõik.

Morphology and usage

Kõik forms into several cases, and its illative form is kõigisse. This form is used when the speaker wants to emphasize a universal or comprehensive scope, such as entering all places, all possibilities, or all elements within a certain domain. In practice, kõigisse appears mainly in descriptive, poetic, or rhetorical language rather than everyday speech, where more explicit constructions might be preferred.

Context and nuances

As a grammatical form rather than a separate lexical item, kõigisse appears in phrases where a following noun is typically in a related case (for example, illative forms of nouns following the pronoun). Its use signals universality and total inclusion, making it suitable for literary imagery or formal writing.

Related forms

Related entries include kõik (nominative), kõigi (genitive), kõiki (partitive), and other illative forms shaped by Estonian noun and pronoun inflection. Kõigisse is one of several case forms used to articulate direction or movement in a comprehensive sense.

Notes

Kõigisse is primarily encountered as part of larger phrases rather than as a standalone term. It reflects the broader Estonian case system and the way pronouns like kõik interact with grammatical case endings.