nädalatega
Nädalatega is an Estonian grammatical form that represents the comitative of the noun nädal (week). The form is built from the genitive plural nädalate with the comitative suffix -ga, yielding nädala-tega, commonly written as nädalatega. The literal meaning is “with weeks,” and it is used to convey a duration or time frame that involves several weeks.
In grammatical terms, nädalatega exemplifies how Estonian expresses accompaniment or associated duration through the comitative case.
Usage and frequency: In contemporary standard Estonian, speakers more commonly use phrases such as mitme nädala
Etymology and relations: Nädalatega is formed from the noun nädal plus the comitative suffix -ga, a productive
See also: Estonian language, comitative case, time expressions, duration phrases.