Koosoleku

Koosoleku is the genitive singular form of the Estonian noun koosolek, which denotes a meeting or assembly. The term koosolek is used for gatherings where people come together to discuss issues, make decisions, or coordinate activities. Koosoleku functions as a possessive or relational form, appearing in phrases such as “koosoleku eelarve” (the meeting’s budget) and “koosoleku päevakord” (the meeting’s agenda).

Etymology: The word is built from koos (together) and olek (state, being), originally signaling the state of being together, i.e., a gathering.

Usage and grammar: In standard Estonian, koosolek is common in formal and informal contexts, including business, government, and civil society. The genitive singular koosoleku is used when attributing something to the meeting, while the nominative is koosolek, and the plural is koosolekud; genitive plural is koosolekute.

See also: The concept is closely related to terms such as nõupidamine (consultation) and seminar. In legal and administrative language, koosolek is often used in official minutes and agendas, and koosoleku is frequently found in headings and phrases describing the meeting’s properties.