käsiraamatut

Käsiraamat is a concise reference book or manual that provides practical instructions and information about a specific subject. The Estonian term is built from käsi meaning hand and raamat meaning book, underscoring its role as a handy, user-oriented source. The genitive singular form käsiraamatut appears in sentences such as "Ma lugesin käsiraamatut."

A typical käsiraamat is organized for quick access, with step-by-step procedures, diagrams or illustrations, a glossary and an index. It emphasizes actionable guidance rather than in-depth theory, and thus stands in contrast to longer textbooks (õpik) and some formal guides (juhend).

Käsiraamatud exist in print and digital formats; many devices and software programs include an integrated käsiraamat or online version, and some publications accompany safety notes, maintenance schedules or troubleshooting sections.

The term is sometimes used alongside manuaal or juhend, but käsiraamat tends to refer to a portable, easy-to-consult reference, designed for frequent use.