Päevalatasu

Päevalatasu is a term encountered in Estonian-language contexts that does not have a single, widely accepted definition. It is not listed in major Estonian dictionaries and is largely found in limited online discussions and creative writing.

The word appears to be a neologism formed through compounding, but there is no standardized etymology. Its components are often interpreted loosely in relation to daylight or time; however, there is no consensus on its precise meaning.

Several speculative interpretations appear in discussions. Some treat päevalatasu as a fictional device or system for tracking daylight or solar position. Others use it metaphorically to denote the passage of time under the sun, or as the name of a conceptual framework in speculative fiction.

Usage and reception: Because it is not widely used in formal reference works, päevalatasu is primarily found in online forums, imaginative writing, and linguistic experiments. It serves as an example of how Estonian speakers can create neologisms by combining natural-language elements.

See also: Estonian language; Neologisms; Timekeeping; Solar concepts.