Pakkumisena

Pakkumisena is an Estonian translative form of the noun pakkumine, meaning “as an offer” or “in the form of an offer.” It is used to designate function, role, or designation of something within a sentence, typically in formal or administrative contexts.

In Estonian grammar, the translative case signals a change of state or designation and is formed with the suffix -na/-ne attached to the noun stem. Pakkumisena thus literally means “in the capacity of an offer” or “as an offer.” This form is most often found in written, formal language, such as contracts, tenders, and procurement documents, where it marks information, documents, or actions that are to be understood as part of an offer or bid.

Usage and context are the primary considerations for pakkumisena. It frequently appears in phrases describing how information has been presented or evaluated in a bidding process, or how certain documents are intended to function within the scope of an offer. Examples include pakkumisena esitatud teave (information submitted as an offer) or pakkumisena esitatud dokumentid (documents submitted as part of an offer). The form helps distinguish items that are being treated specifically in the capacity of an offer from those that are general or non-offer content.

See also: Estonian translative case, pakkumine.