Käeshoitavate

Käeshoitavate is Estonian and functions as the genitive plural form of the adjective käeshoitav, meaning “hand-held” or “hand-operated.” The word describes items designed to be held and used by hand, as opposed to equipment that is stationary or mounted. As a grammatical form, käeshoitavate modifies a noun in contexts where the noun is in genitive case, for example käeshoitavate seadmete hind (the price of handheld devices) or käeshoitavate tööriistade ohutusnõuded (the safety requirements for handheld tools).

In usage, käeshoitavate is common in technical, industrial, and consumer contexts where distinctions between handheld and non-handheld equipment are relevant. It appears in product descriptions, safety standards, manuals, and procurement documents to emphasize portability, manual operation, and ergonomic considerations. The concept encompasses a wide range of items, including tools, instruments, devices, and appliances that are intended to be operated without being fixed in place.

Semantic nuance should be noted: käeshoitav indicates that an item is designed to be held and operated by hand, which implies portability and direct user interaction. It does not inherently specify power source, size, or complexity, although many handheld items are compact or lightweight.

See also: handheld device, portable equipment, ergonomic design.