Sisaldus

Sisaldus is an Estonian noun that denotes the content or substance of something—the material that is inside, includes, or is presented by a thing. It can refer to the topics and material contained in a document, book, article, or media item, as well as the data or elements that make up a digital resource.

In publishing and education, sisaldus describes what a work covers or contains—the scope of topics, arguments, or information presented. It is distinct from the organization or structure of the work, although the two are related. The term emphasizes the substantive material rather than its physical form or layout.

In digital and information technology contexts, sisaldus is used to refer to the content presented to users, such as webpage content, multimedia content, or the data stored within a file or application. It is commonly contrasted with form, design, or presentation, focusing on what the user experiences or consumes rather than how it is arranged.

Related terms include sisu, which more generally means substance or essence, and sisukord, which refers to a table of contents. The precise sense of sisaldus can vary by context, but it consistently centers on the material that a thing contains or conveys rather than its external structure.