Kokkuleppega

Kokkuleppega is an Estonian phrase meaning “with an agreement” or “in accordance with an agreement.” It is formed from kokkulepe (agreement) in its genitive form kokkuleppe and the comitative suffix -ga, which yields a non-noun construction used in formal language to indicate that something is based on mutual consent or is done by agreement of the parties involved.

Usage and meaning

Kokkuleppega is typically found in legal, administrative, and business texts. It signals that an action, decision, or arrangement follows an agreed-upon terms or has been consented to by all relevant parties. It can modify verbs, clauses, or statements to emphasize conditionality on an agreement. For example, a sentence might read: “Selle projekti rahastamine toimub kõigi osapoolte kokkuleppega” (The financing of this project proceeds by the agreement of all parties). Another common form is “kokkuleppega kinnitatud,” meaning “confirmed by agreement.”

Relation to related expressions

Kokkuleppega is closely related to phrases like kooskõlas kokkuleppega (in accordance with the agreement) or alusel kokkuleppega (based on the agreement). It differs from terms emphasizing a binding contract (such as lepinguga) in that kokkuleppega foregrounds mutual agreement or consent, sometimes without implying a formal written contract.

Context and register

The term is most at home in official, legal, and formal corporate communication. It is less common in everyday speech, where simpler terms might be used to convey consent or adherence to an agreement. It is not a proper noun and is generally written in lowercase.