Allolekkeid

Allolekkeid is the plural form of the Estonian noun allolek, which translates to “state,” “condition,” or “circumstance” in English. The word is used to describe an individual or collective situation, whether it be physical, emotional, legal, or economic. It can refer to a status such as being in a particular job role, a mental state, or a political condition.

The term allolek is a compound of the Estonian prefix “allo-” meaning “under” or “sub” and the root “lek” meaning “situation” or “state.” In literary usage the word carries a slightly formal tone. It is found in dictionaries and legal documents, for example in phrases such as "tehingu allolek" (the state of a transaction) or "tõendite allolek" (the condition of evidence).

In everyday speech, allolek is often preceded by a definite article, producing forms like “see allolek” or “seeing allolekkeid.” The plural form allolekkeid is simply the nominative plural genitive used when listing multiple conditions or situations. The word’s usage extends to everyday conversation, media reporting, and academic writing, particularly within social sciences and law, where accurate depiction of circumstances is essential.

Because of its descriptive flexibility, allolekkeid serves as a useful term when summarizing various states or conditions in a single sentence. It also functions in compound nouns such as “ülemine allolek” (upper condition) or “alane allolek” (lower condition), indicating hierarchical relationships between states. The word remains common in modern Estonian and continues to be taught in language courses that cover descriptive vocabulary.