operatiivseteks

Operatiivseteks is a translative plural form of the Estonian adjective operatiivne, meaning operational or relating to operations. It is used to express a change of state into an operational condition or to designate multiple items as operational, typically in formal or planning contexts.

In Estonian grammar, the translative case marks a transition or designation into a new state. The suffix -seks or -seteks attaches to the adjective, producing forms such as operatiivse, operatiivseks, or operatiivseteks, depending on number and case. Operatiivseteks is the form used before a plural noun in the translative, for example when something is said to be “made operational” or “designated as operational” in plural.

Usage and contexts: The form is commonly found in administrative, military, security, logistics, and business continuity planning documents. It appears in statements about resources, units, or goals that are to be treated as operational or prepared for operation. It signals a concrete designation or readiness state within formal texts rather than everyday speech.

Examples (Estonian with approximate English translations):

- Organisatsioon muutis mitu projekti operatiivseteks. (The organization turned several projects into operational ones.)

- Riigikaitseplaanis määrati mõned üksused operatiivseteks. (In the defense plan, some units were designated as operational.)

See also: Estonian grammar, translative case, operatiivne.

Note: The translative construction is most typical in official or planning language and may be less common in casual conversation.