Kriitikaga

Kriitikaga is an Estonian instrumental case form of the noun kriitika, meaning “criticism.” It is used to denote the manner or accompaniment of an action, translating roughly as “with criticism.” The expression appears in sentences to indicate that critique is part of how something is done or evaluated.

Examples of usage include kriitikaga hinnang (an assessment with critique), kriitikaga analüüs (an analysis with critique), kriitikaga arutelu (a discussion with critique), and kriitikaga lähenemine (an approach that incorporates critique). The construction signals that argument, evidence, and counterarguments are weighed rather than accepted uncritically, and it can emphasize a critical stance within a discussion or process.

Usage notes: The kriitikaga construction is standard in Estonian grammar and is common in academic writing, journalism, and public discourse. It is not a fixed technical term with a specialized meaning; rather, it is a regular grammatical pattern used to express accompaniment or manner.

Etymology: The form is built from kriitika (“criticism”) plus the instrumental suffix -ga, which denotes accompaniment or means.