Variantidega

Variantidega is an Estonian word meaning “with variants.” It is the comitative plural form of the noun variant and is used to denote accompaniment or association with several variants.

Morphology and usage: In Estonian, the comitative expresses “together with” and is formed with the suffix -ga in the singular; for plural nouns, the suffix becomes -idega, yielding variantidega for “with variants.” This form typically modifies nouns or verbs in contexts where multiple variants are involved.

Usage context: Variantidega appears in scientific, technical, and data-related texts to indicate input, methods, or results that include multiple variants. It can function as a standalone noun phrase or as part of a larger expression, such as variantidega seadistused (settings with variants) or variantidega töötamine (working with variants).

Examples:

- Me töötame variantidega, et hinnata erinevaid stsenaarioseid. (We work with variants to evaluate different scenarios.)

- Protsess hõlmab variantidega katsetamist ja tulemuste võrdlust. (The process includes testing with variants and comparing results.)

Significance: The form is a routine part of Estonian technical vocabulary, reflecting how the language encodes accompaniment and grouping for plural nouns. It is regularly encountered in documentation, research reports, and methodological descriptions where multiple variants are analyzed or considered.

See also: variant ( Estonian noun), comitative case, Estonian grammar.