põhjusi

Põhjusi is the Estonian plural noun meaning “causes” or “reasons.” It is the plural form of põhjus and is used to refer to the factors that explain why something happens, the motives behind actions, or the explanations for events. The term is common in both everyday language and more formal discourse, such as journalism, history, science, or policy analysis.

In usage, põhjuseid is often paired with modifiers to specify the nature or number of causes, for example olulised põhjused (important reasons) or mitmed põhjused (several causes). The word appears in phrases such as puuduvad põhjused (there are no reasons) or põhjuseid otsima (to search for reasons). In more technical contexts, discussions may distinguish primary versus secondary causes or internal versus external drivers, while still referring to them collectively as põhjused.

Related linguistic forms include the verb põhjustama (to cause) and expressions like põhjusena (as a reason) or põhjuseks on (the reason being). The concept also connects to broader notions of causality, such as põhjuslikkus, which denotes causality or causal relationships.

See also terms commonly used with põhjused include tagajärg (consequence), põhjuslik (causal), and põhjused-tegevused relation in analyses. Põhjusi provides a concise way to discuss the explanations behind events, actions, or phenomena, keeping focus on the factors that account for outcomes.