Asjaolusid

Asjaolusid is the partitive plural form of the Estonian noun asjaolu, meaning a fact, circumstance, or state of affairs. It is used to refer to a collection of facts or circumstances surrounding a situation. The form appears in sentences such as “Kohtuistungil tuleb arvesse võtta kõiki asjaolusid,” meaning “In the court hearing, all facts and circumstances must be taken into account.”

The base noun asjaolu combines asi (thing) and olu (state or condition). In Estonian grammar, asjaolusid is the partitive plural; related forms include asjaolud (nominative plural) and asjaolude (genitive plural). The term is common in legal, administrative, and journalistic writing, where precise reference to the factual background is required, but it also occurs in everyday language when describing the details of a situation.

In usage, asjaolusid often serve as the factual basis for decisions, conclusions, or arguments. Writers may contrast the asserted claims with the actual asjaolusid to clarify outcomes or responsibilities. The word is a typical example of how Estonian compounds the meaning of “facts” or “circumstances” into a concise, formal expression.

See also: asjaolu; olukord; fakt.