Toimimisel

Toimimisel is an Estonian noun form derived from the verb stem toimima, which relates to functioning, operation, or activity. In Estonian semantics, toimimine describes the act of functioning or operating, and toimimisel marks a context related to that ongoing process. The word is commonly translated as “during operation,” “in operation,” or “while functioning.” It is frequently found in technical, instructional, and descriptive texts to specify timing or conditions tied to a device, system, or procedure.

Formation and usage: The base noun is toimimine. By adding the suffix -misel, the form conveys the notion of “in the course of” or “during” the action of functioning. It commonly appears with a determiner in the genitive, for example masina toimimisel meaning “during the operation of the machine.” This form is not a finite verb; it functions as a noun-based expression used in prepositional or adverbial phrases to indicate temporal context.

Examples and contexts: In manuals, risk assessments, and procedural descriptions, toimimisel helps specify when a condition applies or when an instruction is valid. Examples include: “Masina toimimisel tekkis viga” (“A fault occurred during the machine’s operation”) and “Seadme toimimisel on oluline jälgida temperatuuri” (“During the device’s operation it is important to monitor the temperature”). These usages aid clarity by anchoring statements to a defined operational period.

Relations: Related terms include toimimine (the act of functioning), toimima (to function), and toiming (an operation or action). The concept is part of broader technical and descriptive vocabulary in Estonian, used to express temporal conditions around processes and mechanisms.