isikuks
Isikuks is a word form in Estonian derived from the noun isik, which means “person” or “identity.” It is the translative case form, used to express a change of state, role, or condition, and is commonly translated into English as “as a person” or “into a person.” In everyday usage, isikuks appears in sentences that denote becoming or assuming a status, such as a person taking on a certain identity or role.
In Estonian grammar, the translative case marks a transition to a new state. The form is attached
Beyond its grammatical function, isikuks appears in discourse on personhood, identity, and social roles. In philosophical,
Isik (Estonian for person/identity), Estonian grammar, translative case, Estonian language morphology, personhood.
Note: This article describes the Estonian grammatical form isikuks and its typical linguistic and semantic uses.