viisina
Viisina is a term used in Estonian linguistics to describe a form that marks the role or capacity in which the subject acts, roughly corresponding to the idea of “as a …” in English. It is typically formed by adding the suffix -ina to a base noun, a construction that denotes a translative or role-denoting function in Estonian morphosyntax. In practice, viisina is considered a relatively formal or literary construction and is not common in everyday speech, where speakers often use alternative expressions such as kui … or other role-denoting forms.
Etymology and form: The word is built from a base element interpreted as indicating manner or role,
Usage: Viisina conveys that the subject functions in a defined role or capacity within a clause, often
Examples: In scholarly discussion, viisina may be contrasted with more common expressions to illustrate subtle nuances
See also: Estonian grammar, translative case, role-denoting suffixes.
Note: Given its rarity in everyday language, viisina is best consulted in reputable Estonian grammatical or