Põhjuslikule

Põhjuslikule is an Estonian grammatical case, the dative plural of the word "põhjus", meaning "cause" or "reason". It is used to indicate the reason or cause for something in the plural. For example, in the sentence "Nad olid põhjuslikule rõõmsad" (They were happy for reasons), "põhjuslikule" signifies the plural causes of their happiness.

The dative case in Estonian is generally used to indicate the indirect object of a verb, or to express purpose, benefit, or cause. When applied to "põhjus" in the plural, "põhjuslikule" specifically addresses multiple underlying reasons. This case ending is not as frequently encountered as some of the more common Estonian cases, but it serves a distinct purpose in expressing nuanced meanings related to causality.

Understanding "põhjuslikule" requires familiarity with the Estonian dative case and the declension of nouns. It highlights how the language uses case endings to convey grammatical relationships and semantic information, enriching the expression of complex ideas like multiple contributing factors to an event or state. Its usage can be found in more formal or literary contexts where precision in expressing causality is desired.