Ohutusega

Ohutusega is an Estonian expression formed from the noun ohutus, meaning safety, with the comitative suffix -ga. It does not denote a separate concept, but rather a grammatical form used to indicate association or relation with safety. In practice, ohutusega appears in phrases that link safety to another noun or idea, often translating to “with safety” or “regarding safety.”

Usage and context

Ohutusega is common in official texts, legal language, and everyday speech when discussing safety matters. Typical constructions include ohutusega seotud küsimused (safety-related questions), ohutusega seotud seadused (laws related to safety), and ohutusega seotud nõuded (requirements pertaining to safety). In many phrases the base noun changes with compounds such as tööohutusega (with occupational safety) to specify the domain of safety being referenced.

Etymology and grammar

The base word ohutus means safety or protection. The suffix -ga marks the comitative case, used to express accompaniment or association, so ohutusega literally means “with safety.” This form is productive and appears across a range of contexts where safety is a contextual attribute or concern.

Examples

Ettevõte peab järgima ohutusega seotud nõudeid. (The company must comply with safety-related requirements.)

Tööohutusega tagatud töökeskkond on ettevõtte prioriteet. (A safe work environment, ensured by occupational safety, is a priority.)

See also

Ohutus, tööohutus, ohutusnõuded.

Ohutusega serves as a functional linguistic element in Estonian rather than a standalone concept, used to frame safety within broader statements.