hilinemisega

Hilinemisega is an Estonian grammatical form derived from the noun hilinemine, meaning delay or lateness. It functions as the instrumental case form built on the genitive hilinemise, combined with the instrumental suffix -ga, to express “with delay” or “in the presence of a delay.” The term is used to describe how an action or event occurs under the circumstance of lateness or how it is affected by delay.

In usage, hilinemisega appears in contexts that describe circumstances or accompanying conditions. It is commonly found in formal or written Estonian, such as news reporting, official documents, and descriptive prose, to indicate that something happened with a delay or was influenced by a delay. It can modify nouns to convey manner or cause, for example in phrases that denote a flight, meeting, or schedule being delayed, or in phrases that relate to the consequences of such delay.

Grammatical note: hilinemisega is not a standalone verb or a typical adverb; it is a noun-based instrumental construction. It can link to related expressions such as hilinemine (delay) and viivitus (delay or lag) and is part of the broader system of instrumental and genitive usages in Estonian.

See also

hilinemine, viivitus, Estonian grammar.

Because it expresses a circumstance rather than a specific event, hilinemisega is primarily a descriptive tool in Estonian syntax, used to clarify how timing issues affect actions, plans, and communications.