Tõstmises

Tõstmises is an Estonian grammatical form that functions as the inessive case of the noun tõstmine, meaning the act of lifting or raising. It is used to indicate being inside or during the process of lifting, rather than the result of the lift. The term typically appears in descriptive, instructional, or biomechanical texts where steps or phases of lifting are discussed.

Usage and meaning: In translations, tõstmises can correspond to phrases like “in lifting” or “during lifting.” It emphasizes the process or context in which lifting occurs. For example, sentences in technical or safety guides may refer to procedures to be followed “tõstmises,” i.e., during the lifting phase, to ensure correct form and risk control. The form helps to situate actions within a specific activity rather than treating lifting as a completed event.

Formation and related forms: Tõstmises is derived from the noun tõstmine (the act of lifting) with the inessive case ending. Related forms include tõstmine (the act of lifting), tõstmise (the genitive form, “of lifting”), and other case forms that can express different grammatical relations.

Context: The term is most common in Estonian grammar and in texts describing physical or procedural activities involving lifting. It is not a separate lexical item with a meaning beyond lifting; rather, it marks a grammatical context. In translating or interpreting Estonian passages, recognising tõstmises helps convey that discussion concerns the process or phase of lifting.