Piiramisel

Piiramisel is an Estonian word formed from the noun piiramine, which refers to the act of delimiting, bounding, or restricting something. The suffix -misel marks the gerund or the ongoing process, so piiramisel translates roughly to “in the process of delimiting” or “during the delimitation.” It is used to describe activities that are underway or under consideration rather than completed.

In grammar, piiramisel appears as a non-finite noun form that can be combined with verbs and other words to express ongoing action. It is common in formal, bureaucratic, or technical language where processes such as border delimitation, policy formation, or rule implementation are discussed. The construction allows speakers to frame actions as part of a larger sequence or procedure.

Contexts and meanings vary with usage. In geography or international relations, piiramisel may refer to the process of marking or agreeing on borders between territories or states. In law or administration, it can describe the act of establishing limitations, such as restrictions on rights, activities, or data processing. The exact sense depends on the surrounding words and the domain of discourse.

Typical examples are phrases like “Piiramisel on vaja arvesse võtta rahvusvahelisi kokkuleppeid” (In the process of delimitation, international agreements must be taken into account) or “Piiramisel kehtestatakse uued reeglid” (New rules are established during the delimitation). While common in formal Estonian, piiramisel is less likely to appear in everyday speech, where more direct constructions are often preferred.

See also: piiramine, piirama, piiride kaardistamine.