kasutavateleid

Kasutavateleid is not a standard Estonian word found in mainstream dictionaries. It does not appear as a recognized inflected form of the noun kasutaja (user) in standard grammar. In many cases, it may represent a misspelling, a dialectal variant, or a mistaken combination of forms such as kasutajatele (to/for the end users) or kasutajad (the users).

Etymology and standard forms. The base word is kasutaja, meaning user. Common standard inflections and forms include: nominative plural kasutajad (the users), genitive plural kasutajate, and allative/dative plural kasutajatele (to/for the end users). Other related forms include kasutajat (partitive/object form) and kasutajatena (as users). If a text contains kasutavateleid, it is advisable to check whether the intended meaning is kasutajatele or kasutajad, depending on the grammatical role in the sentence.

Usage guidance. In formal writing and documentation, it is best to rely on standard forms to avoid ambiguity. Use kasutajad when referring to the users as a subject, or kasutajatele when writing about actions directed at or intended for the end users. When describing needs, requirements, or feedback from users, phrases such as "kasutajad" or "kasutajatele suunatud juhendid" are preferred.

Examples:

- See juhend on koostatud kasutajatele ja nende vajadustele vastavaks.

- Kasutajad hindasid uut liidest positiivselt.

See term is not part of standard Estonian terminology, and clarification should be sought in any text where kasutavateleid appears. See also Körper: kasutajad, kasutajate, kasutajatele.