Positiivses

Positiivses is a grammatical form found in Estonian, deriving from the adjective positive (positiivne). It represents the inessive singular form of the adjective and is used to describe something in the positive sense within a phrase. In practice, positiivses functions as an attribute linked to a noun in the inessive case, often forming fixed expressions that convey a favorable interpretation or framing.

In usage, positiivses typically appears in phrases that mean “in the positive sense/light/concept.” Common constructions include positiivses mõttes (in a positive sense), positiivses võtmes (in a positive light), and positiivses kontekstis (in a positive context). The form reflects standard Estonian agreement rules, with the ending -ses marking the inessive singular for adjectives in appropriate contexts. Plural or other case forms would employ corresponding endings (for example, positiivsetes in plural contexts).

Etymology and classification: the word originates from the adjective positiivne, itself borrowed into Estonian from European languages that contributed the root for “positive.” As a grammatical form, positiivses is not a separate lexical item but a case- and number-inflected variant used within clauses to express a positive framing.

See also: Estonian grammar, inflection of adjectives, phrases indicating perspective in Estonian.