iganädalaselt

iganädalaselt is an Estonian adverb meaning on a weekly basis. It expresses a recurring action with weekly frequency and is sometimes found in formal or historical texts. In everyday language, speakers more often use phrases likeiga nädalas or iga nädalal to convey the same sense.

Etymology and form: The word appears to be a compound built from iga, meaning "every," and nädalaselt, a form related to nädal (week) with an adverbial suffix. Some linguists treat iganädalaselt as a semi-fixed unit rather than a transparent combination of parts. The expression emphasizes a strict weekly cadence rather than a general weekly tendency.

Usage: iganädalaselt is relatively rare in contemporary standard Estonian. It is more likely to be encountered in written, formal, administrative, or historical contexts where precise frequency wording is desired. For most modern communication, iganädalaselt can feel bookish or archaic, and alternatives such as iga nädalas or iga nädalaga are typically preferred.

Examples:

- Aruanded esitatakse iganädalaselt. (Reports are submitted on a weekly basis.)

- Projekt viiakse läbi iganädalaselt. (The project is carried out on a weekly basis.)

See also: iga nädalas (weekly), iga nädal (every week). The choice between iganädalaselt and more common phrases depends on style, register, and the emphasis a writer wishes to convey.