Tekstina

Tekstina is an Estonian term used to denote that something is presented in the form of text. It is formed from the noun tekst with the suffix -ina, which in Estonian often marks a manner, form, or state. The expression is common in technical, administrative, and formal registers to indicate the medium or format in which information should be provided or displayed, rather than in a specific layout or markup.

In usage, tekstina specifies that content is plain textual data. For example, in data handling or documentation one might encounter directives such as andmed tuleb esitada tekstina, mitte struktureeritud või formatted data. This contrasts with other formats like JSON, XML, or rich text, where the presentation includes structural or stylistic elements. The term thus helps clarify expectations about how information will be consumed, parsed, or displayed in a given context.

Etymologically, tekstina is derived from tekst (text) plus the suffix -ina, a productive form in Estonian for creating expressions of manner or form. It is related to related adjectives and adverbs such as tekstiline (textual) and tekstina usage often appears in manuals, specification sheets, and guidelines where format constraints are important.

See also: tekst, tekstiline, vorm, esitus. The concept remains primarily linguistic and practical, serving as a concise cue for plain-text presentation across diverse domains.