Tolerantsidega

Tolerantsidega is an Estonian grammatical form used to express “with tolerant people” or more generally “with tolerants.” It is a comitative construction, formed by attaching a suffix to the stem of a noun referring to a group of people described as tolerant. The exact base noun can vary, but tolerantsidega functions as the plural comitative form that denotes accompaniment or association with that group.

In Estonian, the comitative meaning of “with” is typically expressed by a suffix that attaches to the genitive or plural form of the noun, producing a phrase like tolerantsidega in which the noun indicates the people involved and -idega marks the accompanying relation. The form is common in written and spoken Estonian when the speaker wants to specify the group they are with, especially in contexts discussing social attitudes, tolerance, or group dynamics.

Usage notes and context are important for tolerantsidega. The term may appear in discussions about tolerance or in descriptions of interactions with groups described as tolerant. Because it names a plural group, the surrounding sentence typically uses plural verbs or plural reference, aligning with the meaning “with the tolerant people” rather than a single individual. The construction is neutral and descriptive in tone, and it does not in itself carry evaluative value; any judgment depends on the broader context of the sentence.

See also: Estonian grammar, comitative case, genitive plural, tolerance in language.