eelvaate

Eelvaade is an Estonian noun meaning a preview or sneak peek of upcoming content. The standard nominative form is eelvaade; eelvaate is the genitive singular form, used in inflected constructions such as phrases describing a preview of something.

Etymology and form: The word combines eel- meaning before with vaade meaning view or outlook. This creates a semantic sense of “view before” or “prior glimpse.” In everyday Estonian, eelvaade is the commonly used term, while eelvaate appears in grammatical phrases within sentences.

Usage and contexts: In media and marketing, eelvaade refers to any promotional material released before a main release, including short clips, images, or descriptions that offer a glimpse of a film, show, or project. In publishing and digital media, eelvaade denotes a preview version of content—such as an article, layout, or product page—shown to readers before final publication. In software and web design, the term can describe a preview or preview mode that lets users view changes or upcoming features prior to official rollout.

Notes: While eelvaade is the general term for a preview, specific industries may favor alternatives such as treiler for trailers or preview modes described with more precise wording. The form eelvaate appears primarily as a grammatical variant of eelvaade within Estonian sentences.

See also: vaade (view), eelvorm, treiler (trailer).