Käeshoitav

Käeshoitav is an Estonian adjective meaning hand-held or designed to be held in the hand. It describes equipment or instruments that are operated manually, typically portable and ergonomically suited for one- or two-handed use. The term is commonly found in product descriptions, technical documentation, and media to distinguish hand-held devices from stationary, mounted, or wearable alternatives.

The word is a compound formed from käsi, meaning hand, and hoidav, a participial form related to the verb hoida/hoida meaning to hold. In usage, käeshoitav agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case. Examples include käeshoitav seade (a hand-held device) and käeshoitavad seadmed (hand-held devices).

In translation, käeshoitav is most often rendered as "hand-held" or "handheld" in English. The term is widely used across contexts such as cameras, measurement tools, medical devices, and portable electronics to indicate portability and manual operation, often implying a compact form factor and ease of transport.