juhtivatel

Juhtivatel is an Estonian linguistic term referring to a plural form of the adjective juhtiv, meaning leading or guiding. It is used to describe people, groups, or organizations that are characterized by leadership, influence, or prominence. In practice, the form appears in formal writing and analysis to refer to those who occupy or embody leadership roles.

In usage, juhtivatel often appears in phrases that denote location or association with leadership. Common contexts include discussions of people in positions of authority or organizations that set direction for others. Examples include expressions like juhitavatel positsioonidel (in leading positions) or juhtivatelt ettevõtetelt (from leading companies). The exact meaning is shaped by the surrounding prepositions and nouns, so the form works flexibly across different sentences.

Etymology and form: the word is formed from the stem juhtiv (leading) with a suffix that marks a plural reference in certain grammatical constructions. This creates a dense, formal expression that signals leadership-related status for a group rather than a single individual. Because Estonian adjective endings change with case and number, the same root can yield other forms in different contexts.

See also: juht, juhtimine, juhtpositsioon, organisatsioon.