Küsimustega

Küsimustega is an Estonian phrase meaning “with questions.” It is used to describe situations, formats, or objects that include or are characterized by questions. The form reflects standard Estonian grammar, where the noun küsimus means “question,” and -ustega marks the instrumental plural indicating accompaniment or inclusion of multiple questions. The singular counterpart is küsimusega (“with a question”).

Formation and usage

Küsimustega is the plural instrumental form of kérimus, formed from the stem küsimus with the comitative suffix -ustega. It is commonly used in prose, journalism, and education to emphasize that a process or object involves questions, inquiry, or a question-led structure. This can apply to discussions, interviews, assignments, and texts designed around questions rather than statements alone.

Contexts and examples

In journalism, one might describe a press conference as “küsimustega” if reporters’ questions drive the session. In education, exercises or activities can be described as “küsimustega” when a set of questions guides the task. Example: “Intervjuu oli küsimustega täidetud ja pakkus kuulajatele selgitavaid vastuseid.” (The interview was filled with questions and offered clarifying answers.)

Related terms

Küsimustik refers to a questionnaire or survey consisting of questions. Küsimused is the plural form of “question.” The phrase “küsimustega” thus often appears in contexts involving inquiry, examination, or Q&A formats in Estonian writing.

See also

Estonian grammar resources on instrumental case and comitative suffixes, and vocabulary related to inquiry and questionnaires.