Õpetustes

Õpetustes is an Estonian noun form derived from the word õpetus, meaning teaching, doctrine, or instruction. It is the inessive plural form used to indicate location within the teachings themselves, roughly translating to “in the teachings” or “within the teachings.” In standard prose, it is used to refer to content, principles, or ideas found in a particular tradition or set of writings, especially in religious, philosophical, or educational contexts.

Usage of the term is common in scholarly, doctrinal, and doctrinal-educational writing. For example, phrases such as “Õpetustes käsitletakse eetikat ja õiglust” mean “In the teachings, ethics and justice are discussed.” Another example is “Kirikus õpetustes rõhutatakse rahu ja kaastunnet,” which translates to “In the church’s teachings, peace and compassion are emphasized.” The form frequently appears with modifiers indicating the source or tradition, such as religious denominations or philosophical schools.

Relation and variations: õpetustes is connected to other forms of the same root, including õpetus (singular nominative), and õpetuste (genitive plural, “of the teachings”). The term may be combined with possessive or descriptive elements to specify the tradition or author of the teachings (for example, kristlike õpetuste, islami õpetuste).

See also: õpetus, doktriin, dogma, õpetama.

Notes: The word is primarily used in formal or academic Estonian texts and in discussions of religious or philosophical content. It is less common in everyday speech unless referring to the content of a particular tradition.