rolexija lovukaw mikaki suhu

The saav case in Estonian is used primarily to indicate the attainment of a certain state or condition. It answers the question milliseks? (into what?) and often corresponds to the English prepositions "into" or "to become." It is particularly useful in describing transformations and changes that culminate in a new state.

Formation

The saav case is typically formed by adding the suffix -ks to the genitive stem of a noun. However, as with other Estonian cases, variations can occur depending on the specific word and its phonetic properties. Here are some examples:

• Majaks (into a house) from maja (house)
• Õpetajaks (to become a teacher) from õpetaja (teacher)

Usage Examples

The saav case is versatile and appears in various contexts, emphasizing the result of a change:

1. Transformation or change of state:

   • Ta sai arstiks. (He became a doctor.)
   • Puu muutub sügisel kollaseks. (The tree turns yellow in the fall.)

2. Describing purpose or potential:

   • See maja ehitatakse muuseumiks. (This house is being built into a museum.)

3. In expressions of emotion or state:

   • Nad jäid haigeks. (They fell ill.)