Konsulteerides

Konsulteerides is a non-finite verbal form in Estonian grammar derived from the verb konsulteerima, meaning "to consult." It functions as an adverbial participle that denotes simultaneous or accompanying action and is often translated into English as "while consulting" or "in consulting." The form is used to provide background information or to describe the circumstances under which the main action occurs.

Formation and use: Konsulteerides is formed from the verbal stem konsulteer- with a participial suffix. As a non-finite clause, it does not change for person or number and typically appears in front of or before the main clause, with a comma separating the two parts. The main clause carries the primary tense and subject, while konsulteerides supplies the related context.

Register and style: The construction is more common in formal, written language, such as legal, academic, or administrative prose, where concise, background information is valued. In everyday speech, speakers more often use standard conjunctions or subordinate clauses rather than adverbial participles like konsulteerides.

Examples and meaning:

- Konsulteerides klientidega, jõuti kokkuleppele. — While consulting with clients, an agreement was reached.

- Konsulteerides juristidega, koostati leping. — In consulting with lawyers, the contract was drafted.

Cross-linguistic note: Konsulteerides resembles adverbial participles in other languages that express concurrent action, such as English "while consulting" and German "während der Beratung." It provides a concise way to connect related actions without introducing an explicit subordinate clause.