juhendajatena

Juhendajatena is an Estonian term formed from juhendaja (supervisor, mentor) in the essive case, meaning “as supervisors” or “in the capacity of supervisors.” It denotes acting in a supervisory or mentoring role, typically referring to more than one person. The singular form in the essive is juhendajana.

Usage of juhendajatena appears mainly in academic and professional contexts. It is used to describe individuals who guide others, such as thesis supervisors, project mentors, or training coordinators. In resumes, project descriptions, or organizational notes, juhendajatena signals that someone served in a supervisory or mentoring capacity for a period or for specific projects.

Examples include: “Tema roll juhendajatena hõlmas õpilaste juhendamist ja tööde hindamist.” or “Ta töötas juhendajatena mitmes teadusprojektis.” These constructions illustrate how the word expresses the role or capacity in which a person acted, rather than a permanent job title.

Notes on grammar and nuance: juhendajatena contrasts with juhendajana, which is the singular form meaning “as a supervisor.” The choice between forms depends on whether the statement refers to multiple supervisors or a single person described in the plural sense. In practice, juhendajatena is common in descriptions of collaborative supervision or when listing roles held by a team of mentors.

See also: juhendaja, juhendamine.