Sissejuhatavalt

Sissejuhatavalt is an Estonian adverb meaning in an introductory or introductoryly manner. It is used to indicate that what follows is given as an introduction or overview before presenting more detailed information. The term is common in formal and academic writing, as well as in speech that aims to outline key points at the outset.

Etymology and form: the word is derived from the adjective sissejuhatav, meaning introductory or preparatory, combined with the adverbial suffix -valt. As an adverb, sissejuhatavalt modifies verbs and clauses to signal a manner of presenting information, rather than describing a property of a noun.

Usage and examples: sissejuhatavalt often accompanies verbs that introduce or summarize content. Examples include: Sissejuhatavalt tuleb öelda, et uuring näitas mitmeid olulisi aspekte. (To begin with, it should be said that the study showed several important aspects.) Sissejuhatavalt võib märkida, et tulemused olid konsensuslikud. (Introductorily one may note that the results were consensus.) In everyday writing, the adverb tends to appear at the start of a sentence or clause to frame an overview.

Notes: while sissejuhatavalt is correct and widely understood, it is most appropriate in formal, academic, or analytic contexts. In casual speech, more direct phrases such as esimesena or kõigepealt may be preferred. The word has related forms, including sissejuhatav (adjective) and sissejuhatus (introduction), which share the same semantic field.

See also: sissejuhatus, sissejuhatav, introductory in Estonian writing and discourse.