Kaotusega

Kaotusega is an Estonian term formed from the noun kaotus (loss) with the comitative suffix -ga. It denotes the circumstance of a loss or defeat and is commonly used to indicate the margin by which something was defeated, particularly in sports results. In practice, it can be translated as “with a loss” or “by a loss.”

Etymology and form: The base word is kaotus (loss). The suffix -ga marks accompaniment or manner, turning the noun into a phrase that specifies the condition under which an event occurs. The form kaotusega is the appropriate instrumental/comitative construction in many contexts.

Usage: The expression is frequently seen in sports journalism and results reporting, where it accompanies scores to phrase a defeat, for example, “Mäng lõppes kaotusega 2:4.” It also appears in broader discourse about loss, in phrases such as “kaotusega leppima” (to come to terms with the loss). While it can function in sentences describing events, it is less common as a standalone title and more often serves a contextual role within a sentence.

Examples:

- Mäng lõppes kaotusega 2:4.

- Me peame kaotusega leppima.

See also: kaotus, kaotama, kaotuse. Notes: Kaotusega is a grammatical form derived from kaotus and is used to express the presence or context of a loss, rather than as a separate lexical item with independent meaning.