traditsioonidesse
Traditsioonidesse is an Estonian grammatical form meaning “into traditions.” It is used to express movement toward or into collective practices and customs designated by traditsioonid (traditions). As a case form, it appears in discussions of cultural continuity, socialization, and the adoption of traditional practices.
Linguistic details: It is the illative plural form. The base word traditsioonid (traditions) takes the illative
Usage notes: It commonly appears with verbs of movement or engagement, such as astuma (to step into),
Estonian: Noor põlvkond on astunud traditsioonidesse ja omandab vanemate teadmisi.
Translation: The younger generation has entered into the traditions and is gaining knowledge from the elders.
Estonian: Kogukond püüab traditsioonidesse sulanduda, säilitades vanad rituaalid.
Translation: The community seeks to blend into the traditions, preserving the old rituals.
In linguistic studies, traditsioonidesse is cited as an example of illative plural usage in Estonian.