päringus

Päringus is an Estonian term used primarily in formal or administrative language to indicate something that relates to an inquiry or is part of an ongoing inquiry. It is associated with the noun päring, which means inquiry or request for information, and functions as a form derived from that noun to express a relation to the inquiry.

In usage, päringus appears in contexts such as legal documents, archival descriptions, and government communications. It can be used to describe documents, items, or matters that are under review or investigation as part of an inquiry. The term is more common in formal registers than in everyday speech, where the base noun päring is typically preferred.

Etymology and forms: The root päring comes from the verb pärima, meaning to inquire or ask. Päringus is a grammatical form used to convey the sense of “in relation to the inquiry” or “in the scope of the inquiry.” The word functions as a connective element in phrases describing status or context within an inquiry.

See also: päring, päringud.

Notes: Päringus is not a standalone concept but a specialized inflected form tied to the noun päring. Its use signals a formal, investigatory or information-seeking context more than everyday conversation.