Realistlikku

Realistlikku is the partitive singular form of the Estonian adjective realistlik, meaning “realistic” or “realist-like.” In Estonian, adjectives decline to agree with the nouns they modify for case and number, and the partitive case requires a distinct form. Therefore, when the noun is in the partitive, the adjective takes the partitive singular form, which for this adjective appears as realistlikku.

Etymology and form: The base adjective realistlik is formed from the root realist + the derivational suffix -lik, producing a word that denotes a quality or character of realism. The partitive singular form realistlikku is produced by applying the standard Estonian partitive ending to the stem, a regular pattern for adjectives that describe a non-finite or indeterminate quantity of the modified noun.

Usage: Realistlikku is used before a noun that is in the partitive case. It commonly appears in sentences with verbs that govern a partitive object or with numerals and quantities. Examples include phrases such as realistlikku arvamust (a realistic opinion) or realistlikku vaatepunkti (a realistic viewpoint). These constructions reflect how Estonian marks the object of attention or judgment when the exact quantity or total is not specified.

See also: realistlik, Estonian grammar, partitive case, Estonian adjectives.

Realistlikku arvamust

Ma kuulsin tema realistlikku arvamust.

Uuring pakkus realistlikku vaatepunkti.