Kogemisel

Kogemisel is an Estonian grammatical form that expresses a relation tied to experience. In standard usage it indicates that something is based on or occurs through experience rather than theory alone. The form is common in formal and academic writing when authors want to foreground empirical grounding.

Formation and usage: Kogemisel typically appears in phrases that describe a basis or context for a statement or method. A well-known construction is kogemusel põhinev, meaning “based on experience.” This phrase is used to characterize decisions, conclusions, or approaches as drawn from practical know-how rather than purely theoretical considerations. The form can be found in educational, managerial, and scientific styles where empirical support is emphasized.

Examples:

- Kogemisel põhinev otsustusprotsess on sageli tõhusam kui teoreetiline otsustusprotsess. (A decision-making process based on experience is often more effective than a theoretical one.)

- Õppimine kogemisel arendab oskusi paremini kui pelgalt loetud teooria. (Learning through experience develops skills better than just reading theory.)

Notes: Kogemisel is primarily a contextual, adverbial-type form rather than a standalone noun. It is part of a broader set of Estonian expressions that describe basis, cause, or circumstance, typically paired with adjectives such as põhinev or with verbs that describe evaluation or judgment.

See also: Estonian grammar, adessive case, gerund (Estonian), kogemus.