inimeseks

Inimeseks is the translative singular form of the Estonian noun inimene, meaning a human being or a person. The translative case is used to express a change of state or designation, typically in constructions with verbs that mean “to become” (for example, saama) or when defining someone in a new role.

Usage is most common in formal, literary, or philosophical contexts. It denotes moving into the state of being a human being or taking on a human-related role. Examples include ta sai inimeseks (“he became a human being”) and ma tahan saada inimeseks (“I want to become a human being”). The form often appears in discussions about identity, humanity, or moral and existential topics.

Plural form and usage: The plural translative form is inimesed tekse? Actually, the plural translative is inimeste? Correction: the plural translative is inimeste? No, the correct plural translative form is inimesteks. It is used with plural subjects in predicative constructions, for example nad said inimesteks, meaning “they became humans.” In everyday language, speakers might use alternative constructions, depending on the context.

Etymology and grammar: The word is built from the base noun inimene with the translative suffix -eks, a standard pattern in Estonian for indicating change of state or designation. It forms part of the standard noun declension and is distinct from other cases such as genitive or partitive.

In summary, inimiseks is a grammatically specific form that signals becoming a human being, primarily encountered in formal or literary Estonian.