Asendamisel

Asendamisel on Estonian terms that describes the process or state of substitution or replacement. It is derived from the verb asendama (to replace, substitute) and is used to express that substitution is occurring or is the context for another action. In English it is often translated as “in the process of substitution” or “during replacement.” The form is commonly found in formal and technical texts, where it helps to set the circumstantial timing or manner of a procedure.

Morphology and usage: Asendamisel is a non-finite participial form that signals a concurrent or situational circumstance. It is used to link clauses or to introduce a condition within procedural descriptions. In sentences it can function as a circumstance adverbial, indicating when or under what conditions an action takes place. The related noun form asendamine denotes the act of substitution or replacement, while asendaja refers to the substituting agent or substitute.

Contexts and examples: The term appears frequently in manuals, safety procedures, procurement documents, and technical reports. Examples in plain language include: “Asendamisel tuleb järgida ohutusnõudeid” (During substitution, safety requirements must be followed). “Järgides juhiseid asendamisel, saab vältida vigu” (By following the substitution instructions, errors can be avoided). In linguistic or methodological texts, asendamisel can describe the moment a component is replaced, or the procedure during which replacement occurs.

Relation to other terms: Asendamine (replacement/substitution) is the overarching concept; asendaja denotes the substitute, and les related terms describe the method or act of replacing. The usage is largely technical and formal, but the form appears in everyday formal writing as well.