ametnikega

Ametnikega is an Estonian comitative construction derived from the noun ametnik, meaning an official or civil servant. The form ametnikega translates as “with officials” and is used to indicate accompaniment or association with people who hold official positions. It is typically used when referring to multiple officials.

In Estonian, the comitative suffix -ga attaches to the noun to express “together with” or “in the company of.” The form ametnikega is formed from the genitive plural stem ametnike plus the comitative suffix -ga, and it denotes multiple officials. The singular counterpart is ametnikuga, meaning “with an official.”

Usage examples include sentences about meetings, discussions, or actions conducted in the presence or company of officials. For instance, Ma kohtusin ametnikega means “I met with officials,” and Projekti arutati ametnikega means “The project was discussed with officials.” The phrase is common in formal discourse, news reports, and official documents.

Etymology notes: ametnik is formed with the agent-noun suffix -nik, referring to someone who holds an official position, while -ga is the standard Estonian comitative suffix indicating accompaniment. The combination ametnikega thereby conveys the idea of being in the company of officials.