Arutlustega

Arutlustega is a construction in the Estonian language that expresses “with deliberations” or “with due consideration.” It is formed from the noun arutlus (deliberation, discussion) with the comitative suffix -ga, and is used to indicate that an action or decision is taken together with such deliberation.

Etymology and form: The stem arutlus takes the comitative suffix -ga to yield arutlustega. The form functions like other comitative expressions in Estonian, signaling accompaniment or circumstance rather than a separate noun phrase. It is typically used in formal or written contexts to attribute deliberation to an outcome.

Usage: In formal or legislative writing, arutlustega is used to indicate that a decision or action was made after careful consideration. Example: Otsus langetati arutlustega, meaning that the decision was made with deliberations. The construction can also appear in descriptions of procedures or processes where thoughtful discussion preceded a conclusion.

Notes: Arutlustega is a relatively formal or juridical expression and may sound archaic or overly elaborate in everyday speech. It is not a stand-alone lexical item but a grammatical construction that adapts to standard Estonian word order and punctuation. In most contemporary texts, writers may opt for simpler phrasing to convey the same sense of careful consideration.

See also: Estonian language, comitative construction, arutlus.