hoiatamine

Hoitatamine is a term from Estonian that denotes the act or process of issuing a warning. In Estonian, it is the noun form derived from the verb hoiatama, meaning “to warn,” and is closely related to the noun hoiatus, which means a warning or alert. Hoitatamine refers to the act of informing people about potential danger, risk, or adverse consequences in order to prevent harm. It can be used for informal cautions as well as formal notices.

Etymology and scope: Hoitatamine is formed with the gerund suffix -mine from the verb hoiatama. The related noun hoiatus refers to the content of a warning, while hoitatamine emphasizes the act of issuing or communicating that warning. The term is commonly used in safety, public communication, law, and organizational contexts.

Usage and contexts: In public life, hoitatamine appears in safety protocols, weather or health advisories, consumer safety notices, and official emergency communications. Authorities may issue hoitatamine to guide behavior, evacuation orders, or protective actions. In media reporting, hoitatamine describes warnings conveyed to the public about imminent risks or ongoing hazards. The tone of hoitatamine can range from informational to urgent, depending on the severity of the threat.

See also: hoiatama, hoiatus, warning (in related languages and legal terminology).