-ks
Turning into something, what a thing is for, and by when.
The ending
-kson the omastav (2nd form)
In EnglishTurning cold, getting it as a gift, done by Friday.
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Peske käed puhtaks.
Wash your hands thoroughly.
Pliiats hakkab nüriks minema.
The pencil is getting dull.
Sain kingituseks tahvli šokolaadi.
I received a chocolate bar as a gift.
Lõunaks oli kanafilee riisiga.
For lunch, there was chicken fillet with rice.
Töö valmib neljapäevaks.
The work will be completed by Thursday.
Pean töö homseks lõpetama.
I have to finish the work by tomorrow.
Watch out
It covers far more than English "into". Becoming a teacher, the weather turning cold and being ready by Friday all use this one ending.
| Word | omastav (2nd form) | -ks |
|---|---|---|
| aadressaddress | aadressi | aadressiksfrom the omastav (2nd form) |
| aastayear | aasta | aastaksfrom the omastav (2nd form) |
| abihelp | abi | abiksfrom the omastav (2nd form) |
| abikaasaspouse, husband, wife | abikaasa | abikaasaksfrom the omastav (2nd form) |
| aedgarden | aia | aiaksfrom the omastav (2nd form) |
| aegtime | aja | ajaksfrom the omastav (2nd form) |
aasta means year. Which one says "becoming a year"?