konsulteerides
Konsulteerides is a non-finite verbal form in Estonian grammar derived from the verb konsulteerima, meaning "to consult." It functions as an adverbial participle that denotes simultaneous or accompanying action and is often translated into English as "while consulting" or "in consulting." The form is used to provide background information or to describe the circumstances under which the main action occurs.
Formation and use: Konsulteerides is formed from the verbal stem konsulteer- with a participial suffix. As a
Register and style: The construction is more common in formal, written language, such as legal, academic, or
- Konsulteerides klientidega, jõuti kokkuleppele. — While consulting with clients, an agreement was reached.
- Konsulteerides juristidega, koostati leping. — In consulting with lawyers, the contract was drafted.
Cross-linguistic note: Konsulteerides resembles adverbial participles in other languages that express concurrent action, such as English