vältimisena

Vältimisena is an Estonian grammatical form that denotes “as avoidance” or “in the capacity of avoidance.” It is formed from the noun vältimine, meaning avoidance or evasion, with the essive suffix -na (often realized as -mise na in the stem), producing a phrase that functions like “as avoidance” in English. The construction is used to describe the role, function, or manner in which an action or measure operates with the aim of preventing or reducing unwanted outcomes.

In usage, vältimisena commonly appears in formal, analytical, or legal-style texts. It signals that a particular action, rule, or policy is intended to serve as a method of avoiding risk, harm, or undesired effects, rather than as a direct cause or purpose. The form can be combined with verbs such as kasutada (to use), käsitleda (to treat), or esitada (to present), to frame the item as an avoidance measure. For example, one might say: “Kava kirjeldab meetmeid vältimisena kahju vältimiseks,” meaning that the plan describes measures “as avoidance” to prevent damage.

Etymology and form: vältimisena is derived from vältimine (avoidance) with the essive case suffix -na, marking a role or state of being. This is part of the wider Estonian system of essive constructions used to express “as” in various contexts.

See also: vältimine, essive case in Estonian grammar, linguistic constructions expressing role or state.