Sobivusel

Sobivusel is an Estonian noun form meaning “in terms of suitability” or “on the basis of suitability.” It is the adessive singular form of sobivus, the abstract noun that denotes the quality or condition of being suitable or appropriate. The term is used to indicate that a decision, assessment, or comparison rests on how well something matches defined requirements or circumstances.

Etymology and form: Sobivus is derived from the Estonian adjective sobiv, meaning suitable or appropriate. The suffix -us creates the abstract noun sobivus, and the -sel ending marks the adessive case, used to express the basis or context of evaluation: sobivusel.

Usage and contexts: Sobivusel appears mainly in formal or professional language, including administrative, legal, and human resources discourse. It conveys that evaluation criteria focus on fit to purpose, conditions, or requirements. Commonly, it is paired with phrases such as “sobivuse alusel” (on the basis of suitability) or “sobivuse hindamisel” (in the assessment of suitability). In practice, discussions about candidates, projects, products, or policies often reference sobivusel to justify decisions according to how well they meet established criteria rather than other factors.

Related terms: Sobivus (the general concept of suitability), vastavus (compliance or conformity), and ühilduvus (compatibility) are closely connected concepts in Estonian technical and administrative language.

See also: Sobivus; vastavus; ühilduvus; kriteeriumid; otsus.

Notes: The use of sobivusel tends to appear in written, formal Estonian and in contexts where precise criteria and justification are emphasized.