Ettetegevuste

Ettetegevuste is a term used in Estonian-language contexts to denote preparatory activities carried out before the main tasks of a project, program, or learning activity. The term is formed from the prefix ette- meaning before and the noun tegevus meaning activity. In standard Estonian, the plural nominative form is ettegevused and the genitive plural is ettegevuste; the form ettetegevuste may appear as a contextual variant in some texts or in hyphenated compounds, depending on grammatical case.

Typical ettetegevuste include planning, risk assessment, allocating resources, establishing timelines, and arranging logistics. They establish prerequisites for the main phase and help reduce uncertainty by clarifying goals, responsibilities, and required inputs. In project management and event planning, documenting ettetegevuste in a schedule or plan is common practice.

In educational settings, ettetegevuste may refer to preparatory tasks such as background reading, materials preparation, and introductory activities designed to prepare learners for the core content.

Related topics include project management, planning, and preparatory work. The term is relatively specialized and its usage varies by context.