Lisanduvaks

Lisanduvaks is an Estonian grammatical form described in linguistic texts as the translative form of the adjective lisanduv, meaning “that becomes added” or “to be added to something.” The translative case, marked by the suffix -aks, expresses a transition into a new state or role. Together, lisanduv + -aks yields lisanduvaks, used to indicate a prospective or resultant state of addition.

Etymology and morphology: The stem lisanduv comes from the verb lisanduma, “to become added.” The translative suffix -aks attaches to the stem, with possible phonological adjustments as dictated by Estonian phonology. The form is thus a combination of a participial adjective and the translative marker, functioning to denote change toward the state of becoming an addition.

Usage: Lisanduvaks is primarily found in descriptive grammars and theoretical discussions of Estonian morphology. It is not common in everyday speech and tends to appear in academic contexts, language descriptions, or advanced learner materials that illustrate how the translative form operates on adjectival participles.

Attestation and examples: The form is relatively rare in standard corpora and ordinary discourse. Its use is mainly scholarly, helping to illustrate the range of translative expressions in Estonian rather than to convey common, practical meanings.

See also: Estonian translative case; Estonian grammar; lisanduv (the base adjective).