Tehnikast

Tehnikast is the elative singular form of the Estonian noun tehnikа, meaning technique, technology, or equipment. In Estonian grammar, tehnikast is used to indicate the topic or subject matter of discussion or to express movement from a domain, depending on context. It is commonly found in formal and semi-formal writing, including academic, technical, and media texts.

Etymology and meaning: The word tehnika is a loanword in Estonian, derived from German Technik and related European terms, with roots traced to the Greek techne. The elative ending -st marks a directional or referential relationship, signaling “from technique” or “about technique” in many constructions.

Usage notes: Tehnikast appears in phrases where the discourse centers on technique or technological topics. It is often preferred in contexts that require a precise referent to a field of practice (for example, discussing issues related to technique or to the domain of technology) and in formal summaries or abstracts. In everyday speech, speakers may use more general expressions for “about technique,” but tehnikast remains common in technical or scholarly prose.

See also: tehnikа, tehnika, tehnoloogia. These related terms cover broader concepts of technique, machinery, and technology, while tehnikast specifically marks the elative form used to reference or discuss technique as a topic or source.