teisenduseta

Teisenduseta is an Estonian term used to indicate that content is presented without translation, i.e., in its original language. The word is encountered in academic notes, catalog entries, film or video subtitling notes, and museum labels where the original language is preserved rather than translated.

The term is generally treated as a compound formed within Estonian to signal the absence of a translation. Its exact historical formation and prevalence in different registers are not widely documented in accessible sources, but it is understood as a practical annotation in contexts involving language, text, or media.

Usage of teisenduseta tends to occur in professional or scholarly contexts. In library catalogs or scholarly editions, it may accompany a quoted passage to indicate that the quotation is provided in the original language. In media workflows or program notes, it can mark lines or segments that appear without translation or subtitles. It is typically contrasted with annotations that indicate a translation is available or that a text has been translated.

Because teisenduseta is a specialized annotative term, it may be unfamiliar outside professional or academic language work. In everyday writing, speakers might instead use phrasing such as “in original language” or “without translation,” depending on the audience and style. See also related terms for translation and localization in Estonian, such as those describing translation, interpretation, and subtitling practices.