Sündinuga

Sündinuga is an Estonian grammatical form created by adding the comitative suffix -ga to the noun sündin, which denotes birth. The form expresses accompaniment or association, roughly translating to “with the birth” or “together with birth.” In Estonian, the comitative suffix -ga is used to indicate that something is occurring in the company of or in relation to the base noun, rather than functioning as a separate declined noun across cases.

The noun sündin comes from the verb sündima, meaning “to be born,” and refers to birth or birth-related concepts. The combination sündinuga thus marks a link with birth, signaling that an action or situation is connected to or accompanies a birth event.

Usage: Sündinuga is not common in everyday speech. It appears mainly in linguistic discussions, dictionaries, or specialized texts that address birth in archival, medical, or genealogical contexts. In standard prose, speakers typically avoid this exact form and use alternative constructions to convey association with birth.

See also: Estonian grammar; comitative suffix -ga; noun formation with suffixes.