Kinnitusega

Kinnitusega is an Estonian linguistic form derived from the noun kinnitus, which means confirmation, attestation, proof, or certificate. The form kinnitusega represents the instrumental/comitative use of the noun, indicating “with a confirmation” or “with proof.” It is commonly encountered in formal, administrative, and legal language to express that something is accompanied by or supported by a certificate, document, or attestation.

Usage and meaning

The primary function of kinnitusega is to denote accompanying proof or validation. It is used when describing actions or items that come with supporting documentation or official verification. In practice, it often appears in phrases related to submitting documents, official requests, or decisions that are accompanied by attestations or certificates. For example, a sentence might convey that a document was submitted with confirmation, or that an application was filed with attestation.

Context and nuances

Kinnitusega is most common in formal registers, such as government correspondence, applications, and notarized or administrative communications. It helps specify that a particular item is not standalone but is accompanied by corroborating material. In everyday language, more general expressions like koos kinnitusega or koos kinnitusdokumendiga may be used to achieve a similar meaning, depending on style and precision requirements.

Related terms

Related concepts include kinnitus (confirmation, certificate), tõend (evidence), and dokument (document). The term sits within a family of phrases that express validation, proof, or official attestation in Estonian.

Notes

Kinnitusega is a grammatical form rather than a separate lexical item with many senses. Its exact usage depends on context and the surrounding noun it accompanies.