rullidega

Rullidega is a grammatical form in Estonian derived from the noun rull, meaning a roller, cylinder, or wheel. The suffix -idega marks a comitative/instrumental meaning, roughly translating to “with rollers” or “with wheels.” The plural form is most common, while the singular instrumental form is rulliga. In use, rullidega describes objects that have rolling elements or the means by which something is moved.

Grammatical notes:

- rull on the base noun; -idega is the comitative/instrumental suffix.

- The form answers questions such as millega? (with what) or millega liikumise vahendina? (as a means of movement).

- It is typically used either attributively to characterize an item or predicatively to state a feature of the item.

Usage:

- The term is frequently applied to luggage, furniture, and machinery described as having wheels or rollers. Example senses include “kohver rullidega” (a suitcase with wheels) or “see kapp on rullidega varustatud” (this cabinet is equipped with rollers).

- In predicative constructions: “Kohver on rullidega,” meaning the suitcase has wheels.

- In attributive phrases, the form can pair with nouns in a descriptive manner: “rullidega kohver,” “rullidega varustatud mööbel.”

Etymology and related forms:

- The word combines rull with the instrumental/comitative suffix -idega.

- Related forms include rulliga (singular instrumental: with a roller) and rullide (genitive/plural stem, used in other cases).

See also:

- Estonian grammar: comitative/instrumental suffixes

- Everyday usage of adjectives describing equipment or features

Rullidega thus functions as a concise way to specify that an object incorporates rolling elements or can be moved by rollers, contributing to descriptive precision in everyday Estonian.