ebainimlikke

ebainimlikke is Estonian an adjective form meaning inhuman or unhuman. It is used to describe actions, conditions or systems that lack humane qualities such as compassion, fairness or basic decency. The word is formed from inimlik (human, humane) with the negating prefix eb-, and the form ebainimlikke represents a partitive plural usage, for example in phrases like ebainimlikke tegusid or ebainimlikke tingimusi.

Etymology and usage notes: ebainimlikke derives from the base adjective inimlik, which denotes something related to or characteristic of humans in a humane sense. The prefix eb- negates that sense, yielding inhuman. In written Estonian, ebainimlikke appears in contexts where the speaker or writer condemns or criticizes conduct, policies, or environments perceived as lacking humaneness. It is commonly found in ethical, philosophical, journalistic, and political discourse.

Grammatical behavior: as a plural partitive form, ebainimlikke is used with plural nouns in partitive constructions, often after verbs or prepositions that govern the partitive case, such as “mitmes ebainimlikke tegusid” or “ebainimlikke tingimuste all.” Other inflected forms of the same base include ebainimlik and ebainimlikku, depending on case and number.

In context: while ebainimlikke emphasizes the lack of humane qualities, it should be used with care to avoid vague or sensational language. It is typically reserved for serious claims about conduct, institutions, or conditions rather than everyday descriptions. See also inimlikkus (humanness) and human rights-related terminology.