ülemisteks

Ülemisteks is the translative case form of the Estonian toponym Ülemiste. In Estonian grammar, the suffix -ks is used to form the translative, which expresses becoming, change of state, or designation as something. Because of this, ülemisteks is not typically a standalone place name; rather, it appears in sentences or phrases referring to becoming or being identified as Ülemiste.

The name Ülemiste is associated with several geographic references near Tallinn. Ülemiste Lake (Ülemiste järv) lies on the western outskirts of the city and is a notable natural landmark in the Tallinn metropolitan area. The nearby Ülemiste area includes a subdistrict and the modern business district often referred to as Ülemiste City, which hosts a large concentration of offices, services, and logistics facilities and is closely linked to Tallinn Airport. The lake and its surrounding area have long been an important reference point for the development of transport, commerce, and urban planning in the region.

Etymology and usage notes: the origin of the name Ülemiste is not definitively established, but it is commonly linked to older Estonian roots meaning “upper” or “upper part,” possibly describing the site’s geographic relation to a river or drainage system. In contemporary use, the uncapitalized form ülemisteks does not function as the name of a place; the standard geographic references are Ülemiste, Ülemiste järv, and Ülemiste City.