Erandjuhul

Erandjuhul is a concept that can be translated from Estonian as "by chance" or "coincidentally." It refers to events that occur without a discernible cause or intention, simply as a matter of randomness. This term is often used to describe unexpected occurrences, fortunate accidents, or unfortunate missteps that lack a clear preceding event to explain them.

In everyday language, erandjuhul describes situations where something happens that no one planned for or anticipated. It highlights the role of unpredictability in life. For example, meeting an old friend unexpectedly in a foreign city would be an erandjuhul. Similarly, finding a lost item in a place where you weren't actively looking for it also fits this description. The emphasis is on the lack of deliberate action or predictable causality.

The concept of erandjuhul is distinct from situations involving planned actions or direct consequences of prior events. It acknowledges that not everything that happens can be attributed to a specific agent or a chain of cause and effect. It’s a way of acknowledging the inherent randomness that can shape experiences and outcomes.