sobivaks

Sobivaks is the translative form of the Estonian adjective sobiv, meaning suitable or fit. The form expresses a change of state or suitability for a particular role or purpose, usually in combination with a noun in the translative case.

In Estonian grammar, the translative suffix -aks (spelled as -aks after the stem) is added to the stem sobiv to produce sobivaks. This form is used with nouns in the translative case to indicate that someone or something becomes or is judged to be suitable for a given role or function. For example, ta muutus sobivaks juhiks means “he became suitable to be a leader,” and see is sobivaks kasutamiseks means “this is suitable for use.”

Common constructions include sobivaks juhiks (suitable to be a leader), sobivaks õpetajaks (suitable to be a teacher), and sobivaks kasutamiseks (suitable for use). The translative form thus enables expressions of eligibility, qualification, or readiness for a specified purpose.

Notes on usage: sobivaks is typically used in formal or technical contexts, especially in discussions of qualifications, job suitability, or requirements. It is part of a broader set of Estonian translative forms that describe a change of state or purpose and should be distinguished from nominaalpredicative uses that occupy different grammatical constructions.

See also: Estonian grammar, translative case, adjectives in Estonian, morphological cases.