liikmetena

Liikmetena is an Estonian grammatical form used to express that someone participates in a group or organization in the capacity of a member. The expression highlights the role or status of belonging, rather than an action performed by the person independently of membership. It is typically encountered in formal or written Estonian, such as official documents, minutes, or reports.

Formation and meaning: The form is derived from the noun liige, meaning “member,” and is combined with a suffix that signals a role or state, yielding liikmetena to mean “as a member.” In sentences, liikmetena functions to indicate that a subject is acting in the capacity of a member of a group or organization, rather than in a general or personal capacity.

Usage: Liikmetena appears in predicates or nominal phrases that specify membership. Examples include phrases like "osales liikmetena" (participated as a member) or "organisatsiooni liikmetena esindati" (represented as members of the organization). In everyday speech, alternative forms such as liikmena or other context-specific constructions may be used, depending on register and emphasis.

See also: liige (member); Estonian grammar and case/participial constructions; membership terms in Estonian administrative language.