Kandmise

Kandmise is the genitive form of kandmine, the Estonian noun that denotes the act or process of carrying. Kandmine itself is formed from the verb kandma, meaning to carry or bear, and the derivational suffix -mine that turns verbs into abstract nouns describing processes or results. As kandmise, the word is used in contexts that require a genitive attribute, such as in phrases like kandmise raskus (the burden of carrying) or kandmisega seotud kohustused (obligations related to carrying).

The term therefore spans both literal and figurative meanings. In literal sense, kandmise can refer to physically carrying or transporting objects, lifting, or supporting weight. In figurative usage, it can describe the bearing of responsibilities, influence, or other non-physical burdens. Because kandmise is a genitive form, its exact role in a sentence depends on the surrounding structure; it commonly appears as a modifier or complement in noun phrases. For example, "kandmise raskus" emphasizes the difficulty associated with carrying, while "kandmisega seotud riskid" points to risks connected with carrying tasks.

In usage, kandmise often occurs in formal or technical language, including academic writing, legal texts, and discussions of logistics or ergonomics when describing the implications of carrying tasks. It is closely related to kandmine (the act of carrying) and to other related terms such as kandja (carrier) and kandma (to carry).

See also: kandmine, kandja, kandma, kandmiste.