läbipaistmatute
Läbipaistmatute is an Estonian linguistic formation that appears as a plural noun derived from the verb *läbipaistma*, which literally means “to be transparent.” In its most literal usage, the term refers to objects, materials, or processes that are genuinely clear or see-through. However, it is more often employed in a figurative sense to describe systems, actions, or people that exhibit a lack of openness or clarity. The suffix *‑tute* signals the plural, implying a group of such entities.
In administrative and legal contexts, *läbipaistmatute* is frequently found in phrases such as *valitsuse läbipaistmatute eelarve*
The concept has also been adopted in Estonian cultural commentary. In contemporary Estonian literature, the motif
Academic studies of *läbipaistmatute* have appeared in sociolinguistics and public policy journals, where researchers examine how