Perfektiivsega

Perfektiivsega is a term used in Estonian grammar to describe a specific type of verb form. It is a compound tense that combines the perfective aspect with the past tense. The perfective aspect indicates that the action is completed and seen as a single event, rather than an ongoing process. The past tense, in this context, refers to actions that have already occurred.

The perfektiivsega tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb "olema" (to be) in the past tense, followed by the main verb in its participle form. For example, the sentence "Ma olen käinud" translates to "I have gone" or "I went." Here, "olema" is in the past tense "olen," and "käinud" is the participle form of the verb "käia" (to go).

This tense is commonly used to describe past events that have a clear beginning and end, such as visiting a place, completing a task, or experiencing an event. It is also used to express past states or conditions, such as "Ma olen olnud" (I have been) or "Ma olen näinud" (I have seen).

In summary, perfektiivsega is a compound tense in Estonian that combines the perfective aspect with the past tense, formed by using the auxiliary verb "olema" in the past tense followed by the main verb in its participle form. It is used to describe completed past events and states.