lülitades

Lülitades is the adverbial participle form of the Estonian verb lülitada, meaning to switch on or activate a device, system, or component. It denotes an action performed in conjunction with another action and is often translated as “while turning on” or “by turning on.” The related noun forms include lülitamine (the act of turning on) and lüliti (a switch).

Grammatically, lülitades forms a non-finite clause that expresses simultaneity with the main clause. It is commonly used in technical writing, manuals, and descriptive text, but also appears in everyday language when describing a sequence of actions. The construction typically requires a subject that is clear from context, or it can be impersonal in some cases.

Usage and examples: Lülitades seadme sisse, süttib ekraan. This illustrates a simultaneous action where turning the device on leads to the screen lighting up. Lülitades kaitsme, katkeb vool. In this example, turning off the breaker results in power outage. Lülitades lampi sisse, levib valgus kogu ruumi. These examples show how the form can link an action to its immediate consequence.

Related terms include lüliti (switch), lülitatud (turned on, past participle), and lülitama (to switch on). The form lülitades is most appropriate when describing processes, procedures, or sequences where the act of turning something on is not the main clause but the condition or means of the action described.