Konsulteerima

Konsulteerima is a Estonian verb meaning to seek advice, guidance, or an informed opinion from someone with expertise. The action typically involves conferring with a person or institution that has special knowledge, with the aim of informing a decision or plan. It is commonly used in medical, legal, business, and academic contexts, but also appears in everyday language when someone wants professional input.

The verb is usually used with a person as the source of advice, expressed with the comitative form such as arstiga (with a doctor) or juristiga (with a lawyer). Examples include: Enne olulise otsuse langetamist konsulteerisime juristiga. Me konsulteerisime arstiga operatsiooni kohta. In many cases a consultation is sought to verify information, obtain a second opinion, or clarify options before acting.

Konsulteerima is related to nouns such as konsulteerimine (the act of consulting) and konsultatsioon (a consultation). It is also linked to terms like konsulent or konsultant (consultant) in professional contexts. The word is a foreign loanword in Estonian and is used in both formal and informal registers, though it is especially common in professional discourse when precise expertise is required.

In usage, the meaning centers on obtaining guidance rather than giving it, and the act can occur as a one-off inquiry or as part of an ongoing advisory process.