Üldised

Üldised is an Estonian adjective form meaning general or broad, used in plural to describe multiple nouns. It derives from the word üldine, which conveys the sense of broad applicability, non-specificity, or universality. In ordinary and scholarly language, üldised describes features, rules, or concepts that apply in a general sense rather than to a particular instance.

In usage, üldised commonly appears in noun phrases such as üldised omadused (general properties), üldised reeglid (general rules), and üldised oskused (general skills). It serves to distinguish non-technical or non-specialized aspects from more specific, technical, or localized ones, which might be described with words like erinenud, spetsialised, or konkreetne.

The term often functions as a heading or introductory qualifier in texts, signaling a section that covers broad considerations before moving to detailed or case-specific material. As an adjective, its agreement follows Estonian grammar rules: it takes the plural form üldised when modifying plural nouns.

See also: üldine (the singular form meaning general), üldised mõisted (general concepts), general concepts in Estonian academic writing. While not a standalone concept with a separate standardized definition, üldised is a common linguistic tool for signaling broad, non-specific content across various fields.