Peamised

Peamised is an Estonian adjective meaning main or principal. It is used with plural nouns to describe items that are of greatest importance or priority. The singular form is peamine. The word is common in everyday language as well as in formal writing, such as reports, summaries, and headings, to distinguish key aspects from secondary ones.

In usage, peamised agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case. For example, peamised omadused means main features, peamised eesmärgid means main objectives, and peamised riskid means principal risks. It is often found in lists or headings to label the central points of a discussion or analysis.

Peamised is particularly common in business, academic, and media contexts. It signals emphasis on what should be prioritized or highlighted, rather than on ancillary details. The term can be contrasted with secondary or less important descriptors such as järeltul (less common) or lisanduv (additional), depending on the nuance a speaker or writer intends to convey.

Translations into English typically render peamised as main, principal, or primary, depending on context. The concept conveys prominence rather than chronological order, focusing on significance or priority rather than sequence.

See also: peamine, peamised omadused, peamised eesmärgid.