Kassaskantavad

Kassaskantavad is an Estonian term formed from kass (cat) and kantav (portable). It is used in informal language to describe objects or concepts that are easily carried or portable, often with a playful or humorous tone. The literal reading is cat-portable, but in practice the phrase is usually employed to refer to light, compact items or ideas that are easy to take along, rather than anything actually related to cats.

The form kassaskantavad is typically used as a plural noun phrase meaning “things that are portable” or “cat-portables.” In some contexts it can function as an attributive adjective, for example when describing a noun phrase such as kassaskantavad esemed (cat-portable items). It is not a standard term found in formal dictionaries, but it appears in social media, blogs, and light prose where speakers enjoy wordplay and neologisms.

Etymology and usage notes: The word combines kass (cat) with kantav (portable). The plural suffix -vad marks the plural, yielding kassaskantavad. Because it is a humorous or creative coinage rather than a formal term, its use is best suited to informal contexts. It can convey a sense of convenience and portability with a light or whimsical nuance, and may be used to describe physical items like small bags, collapsible carriers, or lightweight devices, as well as to evoke a playful attitude toward portability.

See also: kantav, kanda, kass.