Mudeliks

Mudeliks is the translative singular form of the Estonian noun mudel, meaning “as a model” or “to become a model.” It marks a change of state or a role that something takes. The base word mudel is borrowed from German Modell, and translative endings such as -iks are used in Estonian to express transformation or function.

In usage, mudeliks appears after verbs that denote change or function, for example:

- Ta muutus mudeliks. (He became a model.)

- See näidis on mudeliks uurimiseks. (This sample serves as a model for investigation.)

- See töö on mudeliks teistele projektidele. (This work serves as a model for other projects.)

Notes: Mudeliks is a typical form for indicating role or function, and it contrasts with the nominative form mudel when talking about the object itself rather than its role. The translative case is a productive mechanism in Estonian grammar for expressing transformations, purposes, and roles across various nouns.

See also: Estonian grammar, translative case, mudel.