töölauaversioone

Toölauseversioon refers to a variation of the toölause (adverbial clause) in Estonian grammar. In Estonian language, the toölause is a non-finite clause that functions as an adverb or an adjective, often translating to English as a phrase or a clause beginning with "in order to" or "so that".

In this variant, the toölause is presented as a standalone sentence rather than a mere clause, typically consisting of a subject and a predicate. The terminal clause is characterized by its infinitival verb, expressed by the infinitive particle "ul" rather than the finite verb form.

Toölauseversioon may provide a more nuanced or detailed insight into the timing of the action within the main sentence, which allows it to behave as a full independent clause rather than merely an adverb or an adjective. This is indicative of the prevalence of different forms of clause construction in Estonian grammar. The correct identification and use of the toölauseversioon, alongside other aspects of grammatical expression in Estonian, is considered essential for effective communication and literary expression in Estonian.

The use of toölauseversioon often correlates with the sense of an intention or expectation within the utterance. While it can display great variation in its syntactical characteristics, it appears to retain its essentially adverbial and connecting function in assembly, a key feature which enables speakers to influence the relationships of meaning within an entire sentence.