Arusaamadel

Arusaamadel is the Estonian plural adessive form of arusaam, which means notion, understanding, or interpretation. The form denotes multiple understandings and is used to refer to the basis, topic, or context of a statement or discussion. In English, it is often rendered as “on various notions” or “in terms of notions.”

Grammatically, arusaamadel marks a plural, non-agentive relation to the noun it describes, typically following adjectives such as erinevatel (different) arusaamadel. It is commonly found in academic writing, policy debates, and legal or philosophical texts to indicate different viewpoints or interpretations that inform an argument.

Examples:

Arutelu põhineb erinevatel arusaamadel.

Õppejuhend näitab, kuidas probleemi lahendused erinevatel arusaamadel põhinevad.

Etymology and usage notes: The term is formed from arusaam plus the plural adessive suffix -del, and is typically used with verbs such as põhinevad, käsitletakse, or on fookuses to express basis or focus on multiple understandings.