enesestmõistetavale

enesestmõistetavale is an Estonian word. It is the dative singular form of the adjective "enesestmõistetav" which translates to "self-evident" or "obvious" in English.

The word describes something that is understood or accepted without needing explicit explanation or proof. It implies a natural and readily apparent truth or conclusion. For instance, if someone says a fact is "enesestmõistetavale", they mean that it is so clear that it should be understood by anyone.

The root of the word can be broken down. "Enese" means "self" and "mõistetav" means "understandable" or "comprehensible". Therefore, "enesestmõistetav" literally means "understandable by itself". The "-le" ending signifies the dative case, indicating the recipient or target of an action or a state of being. It is often used after prepositions or certain verbs that govern this case.

Examples of its usage might include discussions about common knowledge, basic principles, or situations where a particular outcome is expected due to inherent logic. The concept it conveys is universal, though the specific linguistic form is unique to Estonian.