võimetes
Võimetes is an Estonian word form that appears in written language as part of the inflectional system built around concepts of ability and disability. It is commonly associated with the root võime, which means ability, and with the related adjective võimetu, meaning disabled or incapable. In Estonian grammar, such forms are used to express grammatical relations like location, state, or possession, depending on the sentence structure and context. Because Estonian relies heavily on case endings, võimetes can appear in various constructions in formal or technical texts.
The precise interpretation of võimetes depends on its derivation within a sentence. It may function as a
In contemporary Estonian discourse on disability, there is emphasis on respectful, person-first language. Terms such as
See also: Puudega inimene, Disability rights in Estonia, Estonian language, Language and disability discourse.