Hoiatusel

Hoiatusel is an Estonian noun form that comes from hoiatus (warning). In linguistic terms it is the adessive singular, used to express a state or condition related to a warning. The basic sense is that something is happening “on the warning” or “under the warning,” indicating that a warning is in effect and may influence actions, rules, or conditions.

Etymology and form: The word is formed by adding the adessive suffix -l to the stem hoiatus. This grammatical case is used to denote location or circumstances in which an event or situation occurs. Other related forms include hoiatus (nominative), hoiatusest (from the warning), and hoiatuseni (to the warning), each serving different syntactic roles in a sentence.

Usage and meaning: In practice, hoiatusel appears mainly in formal or official contexts such as weather alerts, public safety bulletins, and news reports. It signals that the described measures or conditions apply during the period when a warning is active. The term is more common in written communications and institutional language than in everyday conversation, where speakers may choose phrasing like “hoiatuse ajal” (during the warning) or “hoiatuse tõttu” (due to the warning) to convey a related idea.

Nuance and related forms: The exact nuance of hoiatusel depends on sentence structure and intended meaning. It is best understood as specifying a state tied to the existence of a warning, rather than a directive about what to do independently of the warning. For broader clarity, writers may substitute more explicit phrases such as “hoiatuse ajal” or “hoiatuse tõttu.”

See also: hoiatus, hoiatamine, hoiatused, hoiatuse tõttu.