Täiskohaga

Täiskohaga is an Estonian term used to describe employment on a full-time basis. It is commonly employed in HR, job advertisements, and employment contracts to distinguish a full-time position from part-time or flexible arrangements. The phrase is formed from the words täis (full) and kohaga (with a position/slot) and functions as an adverbial modifier or as part of noun phrases such as täiskohaga töö (a full-time job) or täiskohaga ametikoht (a full-time position).

In usage, täiskohaga denotes a standard or regular workload typical of full-time employment. It is often contrasted with osalise tööajaga (part-time) or other less-than-full-time arrangements. The term can appear in various contractual contexts, including job postings, work agreements, and descriptions of duties or hours. It helps clarify expectations regarding hours, benefits, and commitment.

Examples in Estonian include: "See ametikoht on täiskohaga." and "Ta töötab täiskohaga alates järgmisest kuust." In English, these translate to "This position is full-time" and "He/she works full-time starting next month." The construct is widely understood by native speakers and remains common in contemporary employment discourse.

Etymology-wise, täiskohaga is built on täis + kohaga, with the comitative suffix -ga, yielding a phrase that literally means “with a full position.” While primarily used in Estonian, it is part of standard professional vocabulary and appears across formal and informal texts related to work.