kutsumisest

Kutsumisest is an Estonian noun form related to kutsumine, meaning calling or inviting. The word can refer to the act or content of calling, inviting, or summoning, and its precise meaning depends on context. In grammar, kutsumisest is a case form used in sentences where the calling or summons is being discussed or described.

Etymology and usage. It is derived from the verb kutsuma, “to call” or “to invite.” The root kutsumine denotes the act of calling or inviting, and kutsumisest appears in various constructions to indicate “about the calling,” “from the calling,” or related relational meanings. Its sense is therefore influenced by accompanying words and the discourse domain.

Senses and contexts. In religious or spiritual discourse, kutsumine often denotes a person’s vocation or life-purpose, sometimes described as a divine or inner calling (vaimne kutsumine). In legal or administrative language, kutsumine can mean a formal summons or order to appear before an authority, such as a court. In everyday usage, it may also appear in broader discussions of purpose, career, or responsibility, where people speak of a person’s calling to a particular profession or task.

Usage notes. The term is versatile and its nuance shifts with context, register, and accompanying terms. In Estonian, as in many languages, distinguishing between an inner sense of vocation and an external summons hinges on surrounding words and the broader topic of discussion.

See also: kutsuma, kutsumine, vaimne kutsumine, kutsumus.