ettevalmistusega

Ettevalmistusega is a grammatical form in Estonian derived from the noun ettevalmistus, meaning preparation. It represents the comitative or instrumental case, usually translated as "with preparation" or "in preparation." The form is used to indicate the instrument, means, or accompanying circumstances under which an action occurs, or to refer to matters connected to preparation.

Formation and usage: The form is created by adding the suffix -ga to the noun ettevalmistus, producing ettevalmistusega. It is most common in formal or technical language, such as legal texts, scientific writing, and project planning, where it can express that something is done with a certain level of preparation or that a process is tied to preceding preparation. It can also denote circumstances surrounding an event in which preparation plays a role.

Examples: Lisakulud kaasnevad ettevalmistusega. (Additional costs accompany the preparation.) Ettevalmistusega seotud riskid tuleb meetmete abil maandada. (Risks related to the preparation must be mitigated with measures.)

See also and related forms: In addition to ettevalmistusega, Estonian has other forms related to the noun ettevalmistus, such as ettevalmistuses (in the preparation) and ettevalmistusest (from the preparation), which express different syntactic relations. The comitative -ga form is one of several ways to express how preparation affects actions or situations, and it is most often found in written and formal contexts.