traditsioonilises

Traditsioonilises is an Estonian adjective form used to express “in the traditional sense” or “in a traditional way.” It commonly appears in phrases that relate something to tradition, such as traditsioonilises mõttes (in the traditional sense) or traditsioonilises kontekstis (in a traditional context). The expression is widely found in cultural, historical, and social discussions when distinguishing traditional approaches from modern or innovative ones.

The word is formed from the root traditsioon- meaning tradition, combined with the adjective suffix -iline to produce traditsiooniline, meaning traditional. Traditsioonilises is the inflected form used when the adjective modifies a following noun phrase or appears within a sentence in which agreement with the surrounding elements is required. In usage, it helps situate statements within established customs, norms, or practices rather than contemporary reinterpretations.

Usage notes:

- It is typically used to contrast traditional practices with newer methods.

- It can modify nouns directly or appear within fixed expressions that designate perspective or interpretation.

Examples:

- Traditsioonilises mõttes on see tava vananenud. (In the traditional sense, this custom is outdated.)

- Traditsioonilises kontekstis mängib perekonna roll olulist osa. (In a traditional context, the role of family plays an important part.)

See also:

- Traditsiooniline (traditional, the base adjective)

- Traditsioon (tradition)

- Estonian grammar and adjective inflection