Näideks

Näideks is an Estonian translative form derived from the noun näide, meaning "an example." It is used to introduce something presented as an illustration within a sentence, effectively functioning as the phrase "as an example" or "for example." In practice, näideks is more common in formal or written Estonian, while näiteks is the more frequent adverbial equivalent in everyday speech.

Grammatically, näideks is created by adding the translative suffix -ks to the stem näide. This form marks that what follows should be regarded as an example rather than a general claim. It is typically found at the start of a clause or after a lead-in that frames the subsequent statement as a specific illustration. Because of this function, näideks tends to appear in written prose, academic writing, and formal argumentation.

Examples of use include: Näideks toome järgmise olukorra: kui ettevõttel puuduvad piisavad ressursid, tuleb projekti tähtajad ümber hinnata. Another example is: Näideks võib öelda, et investeering suurendab tootlikkust. Both illustrate how the following content should be understood as illustration rather than universal fact.

Related terms include näide (example) and näiteks (for example). In translation, näideks roughly corresponds to the English phrase "as an example." The form is a stylistic option in Estonian prose, offering a precise way to foreground illustration within an argument.