Väljakul

Väljakul is the adessive singular form of the Estonian noun väljak, meaning a field, court, yard, or similar open space. It is used to express location, indicating that something is on or at a field or outdoor area.

The noun väljak covers a range of spaces used for recreation, sport, and public use. In everyday language, väljak may refer to a sports field or court (such as a football field or basketball court), a playground or open yard, or a public square depending on context. The exact sense is determined by surrounding words and the situation being described.

Grammatically, väljakul functions as a location phrase meaning “on the field” or “on the court.” It answers questions about where something is located. The corresponding forms for other cases and numbers follow Estonian noun declension patterns, for example väljak (nominative), väljakul (adessive singular), and väljakutel (adessive plural) for “on the fields.”

Usage notes: väljakul is commonly used in sports reporting, event descriptions, and everyday statements about where activities take place. It emphasizes the physical space of the location rather than ownership or other relations.

Examples:

- Mängijad on väljakul. The players are on the field.

- Treening toimus väljakul. The training took place on the field.

- Lapsed mängisid väljakul. The children played on the field.