Majanduslikul

Majanduslikul is an inflected form of the Estonian adjective majanduslik, meaning economic. In Estonian grammar, adjectives agree with the noun they modify, and majanduslikul appears when the noun is in the adessive case, typically conveying the sense of “on an economic [level, basis, context].” It is not a separate lexical item but a grammatical ending on majanduslik used to form phrases such as majanduslikul tasandil or majanduslikul alusel.

Usage and meaning

The form is most common in formal or analytical contexts, including economics, policy analysis, journalism, and academic writing. It enables speakers to express positions or conditions that are grounded in economic terms or perspectives. The phrase structure often pairs majanduslikul with a following noun in the adessive case, for example: majanduslikul tasandil (at the economic level), majanduslikul alusel (on economic grounds), or majanduslikul perioodil (during an economic period).

Examples

- Majanduslikul tasandil tuleb otsused teha kaalutletult. Translation: At the economic level, decisions must be made with consideration.

- Ettevõte tegutseb majanduslikul alusel, mis tähendab otsuste põhistamist majandustulemustele. Translation: The company operates on an economic basis, meaning decisions are grounded in economic outcomes.

- Majanduslikul kriisil on tööturg olnud tiheda surve all. Translation: During the economic crisis, the labor market has faced strong pressure.

Notes

Majanduslikul is a standard grammatical form rather than a standalone concept. Its exact form changes with the case and number of the noun it modifies. It is part of normal Estonian adjective inflection and appears across diverse texts dealing with economics and related fields.