käikudega

Käikudega is an Estonian grammatical phrase meaning “with steps” or “with moves.” It is formed from the noun käik, which carries senses such as move, step, or turn, and the comitative suffix -ga. In Estonian, the comitative form expresses accompaniment or the means by which something is done, so käikudega functions as an adverbial modifier in sentences. It is not a standalone lexical item but a grammatical construction.

Morphology and grammar: The base noun käik denotes a sequence of actions or a physical step. Attaching -ga creates a phrase that describes how something is performed or experienced, emphasizing the presence of discrete steps or movements. The construction is most often used in written language and can appear alongside other instrumental or descriptive expressions to specify manner or method.

Usage and domains: Käikudega appears in contexts where the writer wants to highlight a stepwise process, sequence of maneuvers, or a route described through steps. It can be found in technical, instructional, or descriptive prose, as well as in narratives that emphasize methodical progression. The form tends to be more common in formal or specialized registers than in everyday speech, where alternative expressions for “step-by-step” might be used.

Notes: As a grammatical construction, käikudega relies on käik for its semantic core and -ga for the comitative function. It reflects how Estonian can encode manner and means within noun phrases. See also Estonian grammar and comitative/ instrument constructions.

Examples (illustrative, not exhaustive): käikudega kirjeldatud juhend (a guide described with steps); käikudega lahendus (a solution presented in steps).