Kõnelusi

Kõnelusi is the Estonian term in the partitive plural form of kõnelus, meaning talks, conversations, or negotiations. The word can refer to formal or semi-formal discussions conducted between parties, often with the aim of reaching conclusions or agreements. In everyday language, it can also denote more general conversations, but in formal contexts it leans toward structured dialogue.

In usage, kõnelusi is commonly found in political, diplomatic, or organizational contexts, such as government-to-government talks, peace talks, or mediation sessions. It is closely related to but slightly more formal than vestlused (conversations) and is often contrasted with läbirääkimised (negotiations), which emphasize bargaining and decision-making processes. The nuance of kõnelus includes planning, agenda setting, and iterative discussion, potentially involving mediators or observers.

Etymology traces kõnelusi to the verb kõnelda, “to speak” or “to talk,” with the noun form kui kõnelus meaning a dialogue or negotiation. The term can appear in various grammatical constructions, with the partitive plural form kõnelusi used in references to unspecified instances or portions of talks, such as when describing ongoing or upcoming discussions.

See also: kõnelus, vestlus, läbirääkimised, rahukõnelused. Kõnelusi as a term is primarily encountered in Estonian-language texts and media reporting on political or diplomatic processes.