Lootuslikel

Lootuslikel is an Estonian adjective form derived from lootuslik, meaning hopeful or full of hope. It represents a plural, case-marked way to describe a noun that is being referenced in a sentence, and it appears in contexts where the adjective must agree with a plural noun in a certain grammatical case.

Etymology and formation: The base adjective lootuslik is built from the noun lootus (hope) plus the suffix -lik, which is used to form adjectives meaning “related to” or “characterized by.” The ending -el in lootuslikel indicates a specific plural case form that the adjective takes to match the noun it modifies. As with other Estonian adjectives, lootuslikel changes its ending to align with number and case of the noun it accompanies.

Usage and semantics: In Estonian, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify in number and case. Lootuslikel is therefore one of the standardized plural forms used before a plural noun in particular cases, altering the meaning to convey a relational sense such as involvement, location, or association with the group described by the noun. The exact interpretation depends on the surrounding grammar and the case being applied to the noun phrase.

Examples and occurrence: Lootuslikel is more likely to appear in formal, written, or literary registers where precise case marking is employed. It can be found in phrases describing groups characterized by hope or in contexts that emphasize relationship to a plural noun. In everyday spoken Estonian, speakers may opt for more common plural forms or different constructions depending on the intended nuance.

See also: Estonian grammar, Estonian adjectives, lootuslik.