ülallevinud

Ülallevinud is an Estonian word that translates to "above-mentioned" or "aforementioned" in English. It is a common term used in legal documents, official correspondence, and formal writing to refer back to something previously stated in the text. The purpose of using "ülallevinud" is to avoid repetition and to clearly indicate which item, person, or concept is being referred to.

The word is a compound of "ülal" (above) and "leitud" (found, but in this context it functions as part of a participle meaning "which has been mentioned"). Therefore, "ülallevinud" literally means "which has been found above" in the text. It is typically placed before the noun it modifies or used as a pronoun to stand in for the previously mentioned item.

For example, in a contract, one might state, "The seller agrees to deliver the goods to the buyer at the location specified in the above-mentioned agreement." In Estonian, this would be phrased similarly, using "ülallevinud leping" to refer to the agreement previously discussed. The precise grammatical form of "ülallevinud" can change depending on its function within the sentence, but the core meaning remains consistent. Its use contributes to the clarity and conciseness of formal Estonian writing.