mitmesugusteks

Mitmesugusteks is an Estonian grammatical form used as part of an adjective phrase to express variety and multiple purposes. It is the plural translative form of the adjective mitmesugune, which means “various” or “diverse.” In Estonian, the translative case marks a change of state or function, and mitmesugusteks agrees with a plural noun that is in the translative case. For example, mitmesugusteks toodeteks would be used to indicate items intended for various uses. The form therefore appears in contexts where a writer wants to emphasize versatility, applicability across different categories, or multiple potential functions.

Morphology: mitmesugune (base form) → mitmesuguseks (singular translative) and mitmesugusteks (plural translative). The exact endings depend on the case and number of the noun it modifies.

Usage: Common in product catalogs, technical documentation, policy texts, and formal descriptions. It is particularly frequent when listing items, options, or guidelines that apply to multiple purposes. The term tends to appear in more formal registers and in written Estonian.

Alternatives: In everyday language, simpler phrases like mitmesugused otstarbed or erinevad kasutusviisid may be preferred. The use of mitmesugusteks is stylistically neutral but leans toward a formal tone.

See also: Estonian language, Estonian grammar, translative case, adjectives.