Välismaistes

Välismaistes is an Estonian language word that translates to "foreign" or "abroad" when referring to something outside of Estonia. It can be used as an adjective or an adverb, depending on the context.

As an adjective, välismaistes describes something that originates from or is located in a foreign country. For example, "välismaised tooted" means foreign products, and "välismaised investorid" refers to foreign investors. It can also describe people who are from other countries, such as "välismaised turistid" (foreign tourists).

When used as an adverb, välismaistes indicates movement to or presence in a foreign country. For instance, "ta elab välismaistes" means he/she lives abroad. Similarly, "minna välismaistes" means to go abroad. The word emphasizes the aspect of being outside of one's home country.

The term is common in various contexts, including economics, travel, and international relations. Understanding välismaistes is key to comprehending discussions related to Estonia's interactions with the rest of the world. It signifies a departure from the domestic sphere and engagement with international elements.