aretuslikule

Aretuslikule is an Estonian grammatical form—the allative singular form of the adjective aretuslik, which means breeding-related or cultivation-related. It is used when an adjective precedes a noun that is in the allative case, indicating direction toward or for a breeding- or cultivation-focused activity or object.

Etymology and function: The base noun aretus refers to breeding, cultivation, or selective propagation. The suffix -lik forms the adjective aretuslik, meaning "breeding-related." When combined with a following noun in the allative case, the adjective takes the allative ending to agree with the noun, yielding aretuslikule. This pattern follows Estonian agreement rules where adjectives agree with the noun in case, number, and definiteness.

Morphology and usage: In ordinary, non-stylistic language, the structure is adjective + noun in the allative: aretuslikule programmile (to the breeding program) or aretuslikule projektile (to the breeding project). The word order remains typical for Estonian: the adjective precedes the noun, and both appear in the allative form together. The construction is common in technical, agricultural, or policy contexts where actions or policies are aimed at breeding, cultivation, or related activities.

Examples:

- aretuslikule programmile tuleb investeeringut eraldada (investments should be allocated to the breeding program).

- aretuslikule projektile antakse uus rahastus ümberorganisationi raames.

See also: Estonian grammar, allative case, aretus (breeding), aretuslik (breeding-related).