kiirusel

Kiirusel is the adessive singular form of the Estonian noun kiirus, meaning speed. In Estonian grammar, the adessive case marks location on or at something, or a state related to that noun. Therefore kiirusel conveys meanings such as “at speed” or “in terms of speed,” and it is used to describe the speed at which an action occurs or the pace of something.

In usage, kiirusel commonly appears in sentences about motion or speed measurements. It is often used when detailing how fast a vehicle or person is moving, or when describing the rate of an event. For example, kiirusel 120 km/h describes driving at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour. The form can also appear in reportage or descriptive text to convey the pace of activity, such as sports commentary or traffic updates, where the emphasis is on the speed rather than the tool or instrument used to achieve it.

Etymologically, kiirusel is formed from kiirus (speed) with the Estonian adessive suffix -l, yielding a word that denotes the state of being at a certain speed. It is related to other grammatical forms of kiirus, such as the genitive kiiruse, and to other adessive expressions that describe conditions or states.

See also: Estonian grammar, adjectives and cases, kiirus.