hiqu wane bohapu doruwifu

The Essive case ("Olev") in Estonian indicates a temporary state, role, or condition that something or someone assumes. It answers the question millena? (as what?) and is used to describe how something is regarded or what it temporarily becomes.

Formation

The Essive case is generally formed by adding the suffix -na to the genitive form of a noun. This formation is straightforward and consistent across most nouns, making it relatively easy to use.

Usage Examples

The Essive case is versatile, used in various contexts to indicate temporary conditions or roles:

1. Describing temporary states or roles:

   • Kuningana (as a king)
   • Õpetajana (as a teacher)

2. In metaphoric or figurative expressions:

   • Lumena (as snow, describing something covered or characterized by snow)
   • Varjuna (as a shadow, indicating something is functioning or appearing temporarily as a shadow)

3. To specify the manner or condition in which an action is performed:

   • Rahulikuna (calmly)
   • Professionaalina (professionally)