vajaduslike

Vajaduslike is an Estonian grammatical form. It is the genitive plural form of the adjective vajaduslik, which carries the meaning of “necessary,” “required,” or “needed.” This form is used when the adjective describes a noun that is in the genitive case, common in formal and administrative language.

Etymology and form: The base word vajaduslik comes from vajadus (need, requirement) with the adjective suffix -lik. In contexts where a plural genitive noun is described, the adjective takes the ending that yields vajaduslike, which then attaches to the genitive plural noun that follows.

Usage: Vajaduslike appears most often in written, formal texts such as regulations, contracts, policy documents, and legal wording. It does not stand alone; it modifies a noun in genitive case. Examples include phrases like vajaduslike tingimuste täitmine (fulfillment of the necessary conditions) or vajaduslike nõuete järgimine (compliance with the necessary requirements).

Notes: The form is a standard grammatical inflection rather than a separate lexical entry. Its primary function is to express that the described conditions, requirements, or standards are those considered necessary within the context. In everyday speech, simpler phrasing or synonyms such as “vajalikud” (necessary) or “nõutud” may be used instead, depending on register.

In summary, vajaduslike is the grammatical tool Estonian uses to link the concept of necessity to a genitive noun, typically found in formal or regulatory language.