põlvedega

Põlvedega is an Estonian word that translates to "with knees" in English. It is derived from the Estonian word "põlv," meaning "knee." The word is used to describe actions or movements performed using the knees.

In everyday language, põlvedega can refer to various physical activities. For example, someone might kneel down põlvedega, meaning they lower themselves to the ground on their knees. Children often play games põlvedega, such as crawling or sliding on their knees. It can also describe a way of moving, like walking põlvedega, which would imply a shuffling or crawling motion close to the ground.

In certain contexts, põlvedega might be used metaphorically, though this is less common. For instance, an idiom could potentially use it to describe a situation where someone is forced into a subservient or humbled position, metaphorically "on their knees." However, its primary and most frequent usage pertains to the literal use of the knees in movement or posture.

The grammatical structure of põlvedega involves the word "põlv" (knee) in its plural form ("põlved") combined with the comitative case suffix "-ga," which indicates "with." This grammatical construction is typical for expressing accompaniment or the instrument used in an action in the Estonian language. Therefore, "põlvedega" explicitly signifies "together with the knees" or "by means of the knees."