tuleviku

Tuleviku is the genitive singular form of the Estonian noun tulevik, meaning "the future." It marks a relationship to the future and is typically used before another noun in phrases such as tuleviku visioon ("vision of the future"), tuleviku plaan ("plan for the future"), or tuleviku eelarve ("budget for the future").

Grammatically, tuleviku is a possessive/genitive form and does not stand alone; the base tulevik denotes future time. The form is common in formal Estonian and in written discourse, and is used to indicate that the following noun relates to the future.

Origin: tulevik is formed from tule- meaning "to come" with the suffix -vik, producing a nominal concept of coming. The word is widely used in discussions of forecasting, planning, and policy.

Notes: In many contexts, the compound may be written as a single word (tulevikuvisioon) or as two words (tuleviku visioon); both are accepted in standard Estonian. The usage tends to depend on style and readability.

See also: tulevik, Estonian grammar notes on genitives.