näitamist

Näitamist is an Estonian noun meaning the act of showing or displaying something. It is a nominalization formed from the verb näitama (to show) with the suffix -mist, which denotes a process or action. The term sits in the domain of language that describes presenting information or demonstrations to an audience.

Usage and scope

Näitamist refers to the act of making something observable or understandable to others. This can include demonstrations of how a mechanism works, the visual presentation of data, or the display of results in a public or instructional setting. In formal or technical writing, näitamist is often used to describe the process of presenting material to viewers, readers, or evaluators. It can be used broadly to encompass both live demonstrations and the showcasing of information in exhibits, reports, or educational contexts. The word is related to other forms derived from näitama, such as näitamine and nau, where register and specificity may vary.

Context and terminology

In practice, näitamist is commonly contrasted with more general terms for showing or presenting, depending on nuance. In everyday speech other forms like näitamine may be preferred, while näitamist tends to appear in more formal or technical language. Translators render näitamist as "showing," "display," or "demonstration," depending on context.

See also

Show, showing, demonstration, display, presentation, näitama, näitamine, näitamist in Estonian grammar.