sissejuhatav

Sissejuhatav is an Estonian adjective meaning introductory or pertaining to an introduction. It is used to describe content, sections, or elements of a text that are designed to introduce the topic, lay out scope, or provide initial context.

The term is formed from the prefix sisse- (“into, intowards”) and the participial suffix -atav, which indicates an action or quality related to guiding or leading. The noun form related to the concept is sissejuhatus, meaning introduction. In use, sissejuhatav describes parts that precede the main exposition and prepare the reader for what follows.

In practice, sissejuhatav is common in educational and academic writing, as well as in literary analysis. It labels sections such as sissejuhatav lõik (introductory paragraph) or sissejuhatav osa (introductory section). The adjective agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case, following standard Estonian agreement rules. It can also function in a broader sense to describe an introductory idea or statement, though this is less common than its use for textual segments.

Examples include: “Sissejuhatav lõik annab ülevaate uurimuse eesmärkidest.” and “Sissejuhatav tekst selgitab teema tausta.” These illustrations show how the term anchors the function of introducing material within a larger work.

See also: sissejuhatus, introduction (in Estonian academic writing), kokkupuude (contextual usage).