kodanikeks

Kodanikeks is the translative plural form of the Estonian noun kodanik, meaning “into citizens” or “as citizens.” It is used to express a change of state or role, specifically the act of becoming or being regarded as citizens in a plural sense. The corresponding singular form is kodanikuks.

In Estonian, the translative case denotes transformation or progression into a state. Thus, kodanikeks marks the plural form of becoming or acting as citizens. The forms are: singular translative kodanikuks and plural translative kodanikeks. These forms are typically used with verbs of becoming, such as saama (to become) or muutuma (to change).

Usage examples:

- Ta sai kodanikuks. (He became a citizen.)

- Nad said kodanikeks. (They became citizens.)

- Riik kuulutas inimesed kodanikeks pärast naturalisatsiooni. (The state proclaimed the people as citizens after naturalization.)

Relation to related terms:

- kodanik (citizen) is the base noun.

- kodakondsus (citizenship) refers to the legal status as a citizen, a related but distinct concept often used in official or legal contexts.

Notes:

- Kodanikeks does not function as a standalone noun; it is a grammatical form indicating a state or role in the plural.

- In everyday language, discussions of citizenship status often use kodakondsus, while kodanikeks focuses on the act or designation of becoming or being regarded as citizens.

See also: Estonian grammar, translative case, kodanik, kodakondsus.