lausesidatselt
Lausesidatselt is a term used in Estonian linguistics to refer to the way clauses are connected within a sentence. It encompasses the relationships between main clauses and subordinate clauses as well as the connections between clauses of equal rank. The concept covers how these links are expressed through conjunctions, punctuation, and word order.
In practice, lausesidatselt describes two broad ways clauses can be linked. Koordineerimine (coordination) joins clauses of
Common markers and devices used in lausesidatselt include conjunctions, intonation, and, in some cases, clause-internal punctuation
Related terms in Estonian grammar include pealause (main clause), alamlause (subordinate clause), and lauseside (clause linkage).