Sissejuhul

Sissejuhul is an Estonian adverb that conveys the sense of “in that case” or “in this case.” It is used primarily in formal written language to indicate a conditional or context-specific statement and to frame what follows in relation to a previously stated condition or scenario.

Etymology and form: The word combines the prefix sisse- meaning “inside, within” with juhul, a noun meaning “case” or “circumstance.” It is listed in standard Estonian dictionaries as a term indicating a conditional reference. Sissejuhul is relatively rare in everyday spoken language and more common in legal, administrative, or academic texts.

Usage and style: Sissejuhul tends to appear at the start of a clause or sentence to introduce what follows under the specified condition. In many contexts it can be replaced by more common expressions such as sellel juhul or käesolevas kontekstis, depending on the desired tone and level of formality. The choice of wording often reflects the formal register of the document rather than everyday speech.

See also: sissejuhatus (introduction); conditional clauses in Estonian; legal and administrative language.