Nõuetekohasesse

Nõuetekohasesse is the illative form of the Estonian adjective nõuetekohane, which means “proper,” “due,” or “appropriate.” The word is built from the noun nõue (requirement, demand) and the suffix -kohane, giving the sense of conforming to rules or expectations. In Estonian, adjectives decline for case and number, so nõuetekohane takes the illative ending to form nõuetekohasesse, used to express motion into or placement into a state described by the adjective.

Usage and meaning: Nõuetekohasesse is typically used in formal or procedural language to indicate that something is being brought into conformity with established requirements, rules, or standards. It often appears with nouns referring to forms, procedures, documents, or orders, implying that they meet the appropriate criteria. The common adverbial counterpart is nõuetekohaselt, and the related noun is nõuetekohasus (propriety, correctness).

Related forms and notes: As with most Estonian adjectives, the form changes to match the case and number of the noun it modifies. The illative form nõuetekohasesse specifically conveys “into the proper/appropriate [state].” The term is widely used in official, administrative, and legal language to stress compliance and proper procedure.

Examples (Estonian with translations):

- Ta esitas taotluse nõuetekohasesse vormi. (He submitted the application in the proper form.)

- Kõik dokumendid tuleb esitada nõuetekohasesse järjekorda. (All documents must be submitted into the proper order.)

See also: nõuetekohasus, nõuetekohaselt, Estonian grammar.

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