põhjendusena

Põhjendusena is an Estonian word that translates to "as a justification," "as a reason," or "for the sake of" in English. It functions as a postposition, meaning it follows the noun or pronoun it modifies. This grammatical structure is common in Estonian and other Finnic languages. The word is used to indicate the purpose, motive, or underlying cause for an action or statement.

For example, in the sentence "Ta tegi seda enda põhjendusena," the phrase "enda põhjendusena" translates to "as his/her own justification." Here, "enda" (his/her own) is the possessive suffix attached to the noun "põhjendus" (justification). This construction clarifies that the action was performed with the intention of providing a personal rationale.

Another common usage might be "rahu põhjendusena," meaning "for the sake of peace." In this instance, "rahu" (peace) is the noun that the postposition "põhjendusena" attaches to, signifying that peace is the ultimate goal or reason behind something. The word "põhjendusena" is crucial for conveying nuanced meanings related to intent and causality within Estonian sentences. It helps to specify the underlying basis or argument for a particular situation.