okulaariga

Okulaariga is an Estonian grammatical form derived from the noun okulaar, meaning glasses. It functions as the comitative or instrumental case form, used to indicate accompaniment or the instrument involved in an action. The suffix -ga attaches to the noun to mark this role; for example, okulaariga translates to “with glasses.” This form is common in everyday language when describing activities involving glasses or when speaking about objects used together with someone.

Etymology and grammar: The Estonian word okulaar is a loanword related to the concept of vision and eyewear, stemming from the same root family that gives rise to words for the eye. The comitative suffix -ga is a standard grammatical marker in Estonian that expresses accompaniment or the instrument used. Okulaariga thus represents a predictable and productive pattern in the language for forming “with X” expressions.

Usage: Okulaariga is typically used with singular nouns, though plural forms exist for other nouns and contexts (for glasses in multiple forms, okulaaridega is used). In sentences, the form is attached directly to the noun: Ta luges okulaariga. This demonstrates its primary function as an instrument/acompaniment marker rather than as a separate lexical item.

Example: Ta luges okulaariga. This sentence means “He read with glasses,” illustrating the instrument sense.

See also: Estonian language, comitative case, glasses.