Virtuaalsel

Virtuaalsel is the adessive singular form of the Estonian adjective virtuaalne, used to indicate that something exists, occurs, or is described in a virtual context, environment, or manner. It appears in phrases that describe location or mode, such as on a virtual platform or in a virtual way.

Common uses include phrases like virtuaalsel platvormil, virtuaalsel viisil, or virtuaalsel tasemel. For example, andmed esitatakse virtuaalsel viisil (the data are presented in a virtual manner), koolitus toimub virtuaalsel platvormil (training takes place on a virtual platform), and uuringu tulemused kajastuvad virtuaalsel tasemel (the study results reflect a virtual level). These constructions are typical in information technology, education, media, and digital contexts where activities or representations occur within virtual environments or are conducted through digital means.

Etymology and form: virtuaalne meaning virtual is borrowed into Estonian from Latin virtualis, via European language pathways such as French or English, and virtuaalsel is the adessive singular form used with nouns in the adessive case. This form is not a standalone lexical item but a grammatical variant of virtuaalne that enables precise expression of “in a virtual …” across many domains.

Related terms include virtuaalne (virtual), virtuaalne reaalsus (virtual reality), virtuaal (virtual entity or environment), and virtuaalsus (virtuality). These terms are commonly used together in discussions of digital technology, simulations, online platforms, and research that involves non-physical or computer-generated contexts.