Üheaegselt

Üheaegselt is a Estonian adverb meaning “at the same time” or “simultaneously.” It describes actions, events or processes that occur in parallel or within the same moment. The term is typically used in formal, technical, or descriptive writing and is derived from the adjective üheaegne (simultaneous). In everyday speech, samal ajal is more common, but üheaegselt is widely understood and used when precise simultaneity is intended.

Usage and nuance: Üheaegselt is used to indicate that two or more things happen concurrently rather than sequentially. It can modify verbs or describing clauses to express simultaneity. Examples include: “Käivitatud programmid töötasid üheaegselt.” (The launched programs operated simultaneously.) “Dokumendid avati üheaegselt.” (The documents were opened simultaneously.) “Mitmed protsessid kulgesid üheaegselt.” (Several processes proceeded at the same time.)

Contexts: The word is prevalent in science, engineering, scheduling, programming, and other domains where timing and concurrency are important. It signals that events share the same time frame, which can be relevant for analyses, comparisons, or descriptions of systems functioning in parallel.

Related terms: samal ajal, paralleelselt. Antonyms include järjestikku or üksteise järel (one after another). Üheaegselt tends to carry a neutral to formal tone and is best suited for precise descriptions of timing.