vajadusest

Vajadusest is an Estonian term used to express that something arises from or is caused by a need. Grammatically, it is the genitive singular form of vajadus, which means need or requirement, and it appears in phrases that indicate origin or constraint, such as vajadusest tulenev otsus (“a decision arising from necessity”) or vajadusest tingitud tegevus (“activity caused by need”). In everyday language, this construction is common when explaining why a particular action was taken.

Semantically, vajadus denotes a basic or legitimate requirement rather than a mere wish. The use of vajadusest signals that the ensuing consequence or behavior is driven by necessity rather than voluntary preference. This nuance makes the phrase useful in descriptive, explanatory, and evaluative styles of Estonian writing and speech.

In broader contexts, the concept of need features in philosophy, sociology, and economics, where discussions may distinguish needs from wants or from demands in a market sense. The form vajadusest is therefore encountered in academic prose as well as in public discourse to attribute causation or justification to actions, policies, or conditions shaped by established needs.

See also: vajadus, vajaduste teooriad, tahe, nõudlus.