Pöördkonstruktsioonist

Pöördkonstruktsioonist refers to a grammatical construction in Estonian where the verb's action is directed towards the subject, rather than the subject performing the action. This is often achieved through the use of specific verb forms or passive constructions. It emphasizes the experience or state of the subject rather than their agency.

A common way to form pöördkonstruktsioon is by using verbs in the passive voice. For example, instead of saying "Ma lugesin raamatut" (I read the book), one might say "Raamatut loeti" (The book was read), focusing on the book and the act of reading it, with the reader being implied or unimportant. Another aspect involves verbs that inherently describe a state or perception that happens to the subject.

These constructions are frequently used to express feelings, sensations, or occurrences that happen to a person or thing. Examples include "Mul hakkas külm" (I started to feel cold) or "Talle meeldis kontsert" (He/She liked the concert). In these cases, the subject (mul, talle) is the recipient of the sensation or feeling, and the verb describes the onset or experience of that state.

Pöördkonstruktsioon allows for variations in emphasis and perspective, offering a nuanced way to express events and states of being in the Estonian language. It highlights a different relationship between the agent and the recipient of the action or experience.