Kirjeldamisel

Kirjeldamisel is an Estonian linguistic term that refers to the act or process of describing something. It is formed from the verb kirjeldama (to describe) with the nominalizing suffix -mine, and the circumstantial suffix -misel, producing a word that expresses the context of description, such as “in the description” or “during description.”

In usage, kirjeldamisel is employed mainly in academic, methodological, or descriptive texts to indicate the circumstance under which observations, attributes, or results are presented. It often functions as an adverbial modifier, marking time or condition. The form can introduce a clause or phrase that describes how something should be described or the framework within which description takes place.

Examples:

- Kirjeldamisel tuleb esitada objekti peamised omadused täpselt ja objektiivselt. (In describing, one must present the object’s main properties precisely and objectively.)

- Kirjeldamisel võib kasutada ka visuaalseid näiteid. (In describing, one may use visual examples.)

- Kirjeldamisel tähelepanu pööratakse kontekstile ja allikatele. (In describing, attention is paid to context and sources.)

Nuances:

Kirjeldamisel is a formal, context-setting form, more common in written and technical language than in everyday speech. It helps delimit the scope of description and clarifies the perspective from which information is being presented.