No. 758 in Estonian
tuleviku
The Estonian word "tuleviku" means "of the future" in English.
In a sentence
Tuleviku plaanid on selged.
The plans for the future are clear.
The word 'tuleviku' is in the genitive case and modifies 'plaanid' to specify that these plans pertain to the future.
Ma mõtlen alati tuleviku peale.
I always think about the future.
The word 'tuleviku' is in the genitive case and used as part of the prepositional phrase 'tuleviku peale' which references contemplation directed toward the future.
Tuleviku unistused motiveerivad mind.
Dreams of the future motivate me.
Here, 'tuleviku' modifies 'unistused' specifying that the dreams belong or pertain to the future, showcasing its use as an adjective-like genitive.
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