Raamidega

Raamidega is a grammatical construction in Estonian used to express the idea “with frames” and functions as a comitative modifier in noun phrases. It denotes accompaniment or association with frames, typically in contexts describing objects that include framing as part of their composition.

Etymology and form

The form raamidega is built from the noun raam (frame) in its genitive plural raamide, combined with the comitative suffix -ga, which marks “with.” The corresponding singular form is raamiga, meaning “with a frame,” while raamidega specifically marks “with frames” (plural). These forms attach to a noun to describe a feature or component of that noun.

Usage

Raamidega appears in noun phrases to indicate that the described item includes frames. It behaves like a determiner or adjective, agreeing with number through the base genitive plural raamide. Examples (illustrative):

- Pildid raamidega. (Pictures with frames.)

- Kunstiteos raamidega on eksponeeritud galeriis. (The artwork with frames is exhibited in the gallery.)

- Raamidega pildid võivad olla raskemini hangitavad. (Pictures with frames can be harder to purchase.)

Notes

- The singular counterpart is raamiga (“with a frame”), while raamidega marks the plural.

- Raamidega is a post-nominal modifier and does not form a separate word class; it remains part of the noun phrase describing an object’s attributes.

- It is one of several comitative constructions in Estonian that express “with” by combining a noun’s genitive form with -ga.

See also

Comitative constructions in Estonian, raam (frame), raamiga.