tööaegadel

Tööaegadel is an Estonian temporal expression meaning “during working hours.” It is formed from the noun tööaeg (working hours) with the adessive plural suffix -del, indicating the time frame within which something is valid or occurs. The phrase is commonly used to specify when services are available, when offices are open, or when conditions apply.

Usage and meaning: The expression is used to mark the period when an organization operates, when help or services can be obtained, or when procedures are in effect. It is common in customer service, business correspondence, and public administration. In many contexts it answers questions such as when, where, and under what conditions something is applicable.

Examples: Klienditeenindus on tööaegadel avatud (kell 9–17). Palun esitage päring tööaegadel, et saada kiiremat vastust. In everyday language, tööaegadel clearly communicates that actions should be taken within the standard business hours.

Grammar and variation: Tööaegadel is the adessive plural form used to express “during the working hours.” Other related forms include tööaeg (singular) and tööajal (during work time). Synonyms or closely related phrases include tööajal and tööpäevadel, depending on the precise time frame being described.

See also: The term relates to broader concepts of hours of operation (tööaeg) and time-specific service availability in Estonian.