Raamistikena

Raamistikena is an Estonian grammatical form derived from raamistik, meaning a framework or structure. It expresses a role or state in which something is considered or used, roughly translating to “as a framework” or “in the capacity of a framework.” It is most commonly encountered in academic and analytical writing to describe how concepts, methods, or boundaries function within a larger analysis.

Grammatical note: raamistikena uses the essive case suffix -na/-ena to indicate a temporary state or role. This contrasts with the translative form raamistikuks, which would signal turning something into a framework. The essive form is often chosen to describe how something is being used or regarded at a given moment, rather than what it becomes.

Usage and context: In Estonian texts, raamistikena helps frame the scope of a discussion, the perspective from which a topic is approached, or the structural boundaries of an inquiry. It is common in discussions of research design, policy analysis, and theoretical discussion to indicate that a particular model, concept, or approach serves as the guiding framework. Phrases such as “kõnealuse uuringu raamistikena” or “analüüsi raamistikena kasutatud teooria” illustrate its function to set context.

Related terms: raamistik (frame, framework); teoreetiline raamistik (theoretical framework); analüütiline raamistik (analytical framework); metodoloogiline raamistik (methodological framework). While raamistikena emphasizes role and state, other forms may be used to express transformation or designation.

Example: Käesoleva töö raamistikena kasutatakse teoreetilist raamistikku, mis keskendub kultuurilise identiteedi konstrueerimise mehhanismidele.