lausumise

lausumine is an Estonian noun meaning the act of uttering or stating something. In linguistic and rhetorical contexts, lausumine refers to the production of spoken language, including the articulation of sounds, words, and phrases. The term can also denote a formal oral declaration or testimony, such as in legal or parliamentary settings.

Formation and use: lausumine is derived from the verb lausuma, meaning to utter or declare, with the nominalizing suffix -mine. The genitive form lausumise is used when describing the act as a thing, for example in phrases like “lausumise kvaliteet” (the quality of the utterance) or “lausumise ajal” (during the uttering).

Relation to other terms: lausumine concentrates on the act of producing speech, in contrast to terms that refer to content or structure, such as lause (a sentence) or hääldus (pronunciation). In analyses of speech production, lausumine is discussed alongside prosody, articulation, tempo, and intonation as components of verbal performance.

Usage and scope: The concept appears primarily in Estonian-language linguistic and rhetorical discourse. It is used to describe how speech is produced in real time, rather than the abstract content of what is being said. In formal contexts, lausumine can also refer to a formal oral statement or testimony given by a speaker.

See also: utterance, speech act, articulation, pronunciation, statement.