kodutööna

Kodutööna is an Estonian adverbial noun meaning “as homework” or “for homework.” It is used to indicate that something is designated or carried out in the capacity of homework rather than as an in-class activity. The form is created from the noun kodutöö (homework) with the suffix -na, which in Estonian is used to express function or role in relation to an action.

Usage and context: Kodutööna appears mainly in written Estonian and in formal or educational contexts. It often accompanies verbs of assigning, completing, or evaluating tasks that are treated as homework. For example, ülesanded jagati kodutööna (“the tasks were distributed as homework”) and projekti koostasid nad kodutööna (“they prepared the project as homework”). The expression helps to distinguish between work done in class and work designated as homework.

Style and notes: Kodutööna emphasizes the status of the activity as homework. It is less common in casual speech, where speakers may describe the same idea with alternative phrasing, such as stating that something was “homework” or done as part of a home assignment. The term is understood in educational contexts and appears in school materials, feedback, and academic writing.

See also: kodutöö, Estonian language, grammatical forms expressing role or function.