Ohutusest

Ohutusest is the elative form of the Estonian noun ohutus (safety) and functions within sentences to indicate origin or basis. It is not a separate concept or a proper noun; rather, it is a grammatical case form that can appear in formal or written Estonian to signal that safety is the starting point for a statement, assessment, or action.

The form combines ohutus with the elative suffix -st, yielding "from safety" or "out of safety." This usage mirrors other elative expressions in Estonian that denote source, cause, or perspective. In linguistic terms, ohutusest marks origin rather than a concrete object.

In practice, ohutusest is most common in phrases such as ohutusest lähtudes or ohutusest võttes, meaning "taking safety into account" or "from a safety perspective." It is typical in policy documents, risk assessments, and academic writing where safety considerations frame conclusions or recommendations. The construction can also appear in editorial or analytical prose that foregrounds safety as a guiding factor.

See also: Estonian grammar – elative case; ohutus (safety). References: standard Estonian language grammar sources and usage dictionaries.