aluslikuks

Aluslikuks is a grammatical form used in the Estonian language. It is the translative singular form of the adjective aluslik, which denotes something being base, foundational, or underlying. The translative case in Estonian expresses a change of state and is formed with a dedicated ending; thus aluslikuks marks a transition into the state described by aluslik.

Formation and morphology: The base adjective aluslik is built from alus meaning base or foundation, plus the adjectival suffix -lik. The translative suffix, used to express becoming or turning into, attaches to the base form to produce aluslikuks. Phonological adjustments may occur at word boundaries in natural usage.

Usage: Aluslikuks occurs mainly in descriptive or referential contexts, especially in grammatical discussion, linguistic analysis, or literary phrasing that emphasizes state change. It is not common in everyday speech outside these contexts.

Example: ta muutus aluslikuks. Translation: he became base or he entered a foundational state.

See also: Estonian grammar, translative case, adjectives.