Plaanidega

Plaanidega is an Estonian word form meaning “with plans.” It is a comitative construction formed by taking the noun plan (plaan) in its genitive plural form plaanide and adding the comitative suffix -ga, resulting in planide + ga = plaanidega. The singular counterpart is planiga, used for “with a plan.” The form is common in both spoken and written Estonian.

Usage and function: The comitative case marks accompaniment or association, indicating that something is done together with plans or in conjunction with them. It can modify actions, documents, or situations that are linked to plans. In practice, plaanidega often appears with verbs or adjectives describing alignment or cooperation with planned activities. For example, plans can be taken into account or used as a reference point, as in sentences such as Kõigi plaanidega on arvestatud (“All plans have been taken into account”) or Meie tegevus on plaanidega kooskõlas (“Our actions are in line with the plans”). The phrase plaanidega seotud dokumendid means “documents related to the plans.”

Relation to other forms: Plaanidega is part of the broader Estonian system of comitative forms, which attach to genitive plurals to express accompaniment. It should not be confused with phrases like plaanide järgi or plaanide kohaselt, which mean “according to the plans” or “in accordance with the plans.” Those forms convey dependence or direction, whereas plaanidega emphasizes accompaniment or association.

See also: Estonian grammar, comitative (kaasomandi) form, genitive plural -de endings.