Võistlustel

Võistlustel is an Estonian word that functions as the adessive plural form of võistlus (competition). It translates roughly as “at competitions” or “during competitions” and is used to indicate location, context, or participation in a series of competitive events. The corresponding singular form is võistlusel (“at a competition”).

In practice, võistlustel appears in sports reporting, school contests, and biographical notes. It is commonly used with verbs of participation or achievement, for example: “Ta osales võistlustel” (he participated in competitions); “võistlustel saavutati esikoht” (first place was achieved at a competition). The plural form is used when speaking about multiple events or a general competitive context; for a single competition, use võistlusel.

Võistlustel has a neutral tone and is versatile across domains—from athletics and team sports to academic and cultural contests. It signals a competitive context rather than a specific event, allowing writers to discuss participation, results, and trends across multiple events.