Programmidega

Programmidega is an Estonian linguistic term describing a specific inflected form of the noun programm (program). It represents the comitative plural form used to express accompaniment or association with multiple programs. In practical terms, programmidega means “with programs” and is typically found in written Estonian when the speaker or writer wants to indicate that something comes alongside several programs or is provided together with program-related materials.

Morphology and formation

The form is created by adding the comitative suffix to the plural or genitive stem of programm, resulting in a word that signals accompanying programs rather than a standalone program. In standard usage, programmidega appears in contexts where the programs themselves are part of a set, such as event schedules, educational materials, or bundled offerings.

Usage

Programmidega is most common in formal or semi-formal Estonian texts, including event descriptions, academic writing, press releases, and program guides. It answers questions about what accompanies a given item, such as “What is provided with the materials?” or “Which programs are included in the set?”

Examples

- Sündmus pakkus osalejatele programmidega materjalid. (The event offered participants materials accompanying the programs.)

- Koolituspakett sisaldas programmidega kaarte ja juhiseid. (The training package included program materials such as maps and manuals.)

Notes

Programmidega is one of several ways Estonian expresses accompaniment; alternatives include koos programmidega or other comitative constructions depending on style and register. Etymologically, it derives from programm plus the comitative suffix, aligning with other nouns that form coordinated expressions of association.