avalikule

Avalikule is the allative singular form of the Estonian adjective avalik, meaning “public.” It is used to indicate that the noun it modifies is in relation to the public or addressed to the public, often in formal or official contexts. As an adjective, avalikakeто agrees with the noun in case, number, and gender; avalikule appears when the modified noun is in the allative/dative sense.

Morphology and function: In Estonian, the allative suffix is -le, and adjectives take a form that matches the noun in case. Therefore, avalikule is the standard allative form of avalik used before a noun that is in the allative case. This construction conveys meanings such as “to the public,” “for the public,” or “addressed to the public” depending on the verb and context.

Usage and examples: Avalikule is commonly found in governmental, legal, and media language. Examples include phrases such as avalikule sektorile (to the public sector) and avalikule arutelule (to a public discussion). These combinations illustrate how avalikule signals the intended audience, recipient, or target of an action or policy.

Notes: The form is one of several inflected variants of avalik that align with the case system of Estonian adjectives. Its correct use depends on the noun it modifies being in the allative case. For broader understanding, see related forms of avalik and general Estonian adjective inflection.

See also: avalik (public), Estonian grammar, allative case.