kasutamisel

Kasutamisel is an Estonian linguistic term that translates roughly to “in use” or “during use.” It is a present participial form derived from the verb kasutama (to use) and related to the noun kasutamine (use or usage). The word conveys the state or moment in which something is being used, rather than simply describing it as usable.

Form and usage in language

Kasutamisel is formed with the verb stem and the suffix -misel, which creates a participial phrase that can express circumstance, time, or state. In practice, kasutamisel functions as a modifier or as an adverbial expression indicating that an action or object is currently in operation. It is most commonly found in technical, administrative, or legal texts, but can appear in everyday language when specifying the status of equipment, procedures, or processes.

Contexts and examples

The term is often used to indicate that an item or system is operational at a given moment. For example, a sentence such as “Masin on kasutamisel” means “The machine is in use.” In manuals, reports, and statutes, kasutamisel helps specify when particular rules, safeguards, or instructions apply to items that are actively being used.

Related terms

Kasutamine (use or usage) is the corresponding noun, while kasutatav (usable) is an adjective form related to potential or intended use. Kasutamisel as a circumstantial participle interacts with these forms to express nuances of time and status in Estonian.