piiranguid

Piiranguid is the Estonian word for restrictions or limitations, and it is the partitive plural form of piirang, the noun meaning restriction. It is used to describe rules, conditions, or constraints that limit actions, quantities, or choices across legal, administrative, and everyday contexts.

Etymology and grammar: The base word piirang means restriction. Piiranguid, as the partitive plural, is used when the number of restrictions is unspecified or when speaking about restrictions in general. It commonly occurs with verbs such as kehtestama (to impose), järgima (to comply with), or leevendada (to ease).

Usage and contexts: Piiranguid appears in legal and policy texts, regulatory communications, business and data privacy discussions, and in everyday language when listing constraints. For example: Seadustes on piiranguid, mis kehtestavad maksimaalse tehingu suuruse (There are restrictions in the statutes that set a maximum transaction size). Ettevõtja peab järgima piiranguid andmete kogumisel (The entrepreneur must comply with restrictions on data collection). Piiranguid võib vähendada seadusemuudatustega (Restrictions may be reduced by legislative amendments).

Related notes: In Estonian, piiranguid is the plural form used in contexts where several restrictions are being referred to or when speaking about restrictions in general. The term is typically translated into English as "restrictions" or "limitations," and it is part of standard vocabulary in legal, regulatory, and administrative discourse.