Varjamisel

Varjamisel is an Estonian non-finite verb form derived from varjama, meaning to hide or conceal. It denotes the act or state of concealment and is commonly translated as “while hiding” or “in hiding.” The form is used to introduce adverbial clauses that describe actions or circumstances occurring during concealment.

In usage, varjamisel functions to set the temporal or circumstantial scene within a sentence. For example: Ta liikus varjamisel vaikselt läbi toa, meaning “He moved quietly through the room while in hiding.” The construction appears in narrative prose, reports, and formal writing where concealment or evasion is the subject or background of the action. It is less frequent in everyday spoken Estonian, where simpler adverbial phrases are often preferred.

Etymology and related forms: varjamisel is built from the verb varjama (to hide) with the -mise gerund suffix to form a noun-like infinitive, combined with a case/ending to express the adverbial meaning. Related terms include varjamine (concealment) and varjatud (hidden), which share the same semantic field of concealment and evasion.

See also: varjamine, varjatud, pettus (in contexts where concealment relates to deception). Varjamisel commonly appears in written or formal language, particularly where describing actions occurring during concealment or avoidance.