viljeluses

Viljeluses is an Estonian term meaning “in cultivation” or “in agriculture.” It is the inessive singular form of viljelus, the noun for cultivation or farming, and is used to refer to the field, practice, or activity of cultivating crops.

Etymology and usage: Viljelus denotes cultivation or farming as a concept, while viljeluses specifies being inside that domain, often in scholarly or formal writing. The word is commonly encountered in discussions about agricultural practices, crop production, and related research. In broader terms, it can denote the agricultural sector or activities conducted within farming and cultivation.

Morphology and related forms: The base noun is viljelus (cultivation/farming). The inessive singular form is viljeluses (in cultivation). Related forms include viljeluse (genitive) and viljelused (nominative plural). The term is typically contrasted with põllumajandus, which more broadly means “agriculture” as an industry or system, whereas viljelus emphasizes the act or practice of cultivation.

Context and nuances: Viljeluses is most often used in Estonian-language academic, policy, or technical texts to specify the domain of cultivation or agricultural activity. It can describe research areas, agricultural methods, or production practices within the broader context of farming and food production.

See also: Estonian language, agriculture in Estonia, põllumajandus, viljelus.