soojendusena

Soojendusena is an Estonian adverb meaning “as a warm-up.” It describes an action performed as part of a preparatory routine before the main activity, and it is commonly used in sports, fitness, and performing arts to indicate that the described activity serves to prepare the body and mind for subsequent exertion.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from the noun soojendus (warm-up) with the suffix -ena, which in Estonian marks a role or capacity, roughly translating to “as a warm-up.” The form is versatile and can be used to modify a verb phrase or to indicate the function of an action within a sentence.

Usage and examples: In practice, soojendusena signals that the described exercise is not the goal itself but a preparatory step. For example, Enne võistlust tegin soojendusena kümme minutit kerget jooksu (Before the competition I did ten minutes of light running as a warm-up). Treeningu ajal tegin soojendusena venitusharjutusi (During training I did stretching exercises as a warm-up). Such usage helps clarify the sequence of activities and the purpose of the warm-up.

See also and related terms: The noun soojendus (warm-up) is closely related, as are related preparing and stretching terms such as venitus or venitusharjutused. In broader text, soojendusena may appear alongside discussions of training plans, injury prevention, and conditioning routines.