Kordusega

Kordusega is a grammatical form in Estonian derived from the noun kordus, meaning repetition or recurrence. It is the instrumental case of kordus, formed with the suffix -ga, and can be translated roughly as “with repetition” or “by repetition.” The construction serves to indicate the manner or means by which an action is performed, emphasizing the repetition aspect of the process.

Etymology and form: The word combines kordus (repetition) with the instrumental suffix -ga, producing a functionally descriptive phrase rather than a standalone adverb. It belongs to the set of Estonian instrumental expressions that describe how something is done.

Usage and notes: Kordusega is typically found in formal, descriptive, or technical texts that discuss repetition patterns, schedules, or procedural steps. It is less common in everyday speech, where speakers often use simpler expressions such as specific frequencies (kordi, mitu korda) or time-based phrases (iga X ajal). When encountered, kordusega tends to modify a noun phrase to convey that repetition is a defining characteristic of the action or process being described.

Limitations: The form is specialized and may appear mainly in written language, particularly in documentation, research reports, or procedural descriptions. Its use requires careful alignment with standard Estonian grammar and is best understood in contrast to more common frequency expressions.

See also: kordus, korduslik, kord (time/repetition), kordade arv.