selgitamisel

Selgitamisel is Estonian for “in the process of explaining” or “during the explanation.” It is a verbal-noun based form derived from the verb selgitama (to explain) and is used to express the circumstance under which another action occurs. In grammar it functions as an adverbial modifier, indicating time, condition, or manner in subordinate clauses. The construction is common in formal and academic prose, where it helps situate actions within the act of explaining.

Formation and meaning: From selgitama, a nominalized form selgitamine means “the act of explaining” or “explanation.” Selgitamisel represents a further inflected variant used to convey that something happens during the explaining. This form can introduce a clause that specifies when or under what conditions an action takes place, for example: Selgitamisel tuleb rõhutada fakte, meaning “During the explanation, one must emphasize the facts.”

Usage: Selgitamisel often appears at the beginning or inside sentences to set the circumstantial frame. It is not tied to a specific tense; rather, it marks the circumstance of explaining. It can be used in instructional, scholarly, or descriptive texts to convey that another action occurs in the context of explaining.

Related terms: selgitamine (the act of explaining), selgitus (explanation or clarification), selgitama (to explain). These forms share a common semantic field and are frequently used together in Estonian discourse to discuss process, clarification, and presentation of information.