sõbraga

Sõbraga is an Estonian word meaning “with a friend.” It represents the comitative form of the noun sõber (friend) and is used to express accompaniment. The form is created by taking the genitive singular of sõber, which is sõbra, and adding the ending -ga to yield sõbraga. In sentences, sõbraga indicates that the action is performed together with a friend, without necessarily requiring a separate preposition.

In usage, sõbraga can appear with verbs of movement, interaction, or shared activities. It is commonly used with verbs like minema (going), tulema (coming), kohtuma (meeting), and veetma (spending time). The phrase can stand alone after the subject or follow the verb, depending on sentence structure. It is sometimes accompanied by koos for emphasis, as in koos sõbraga, though this is not always necessary.

Examples:

- Ma lähen kinno sõbraga. (I’m going to the cinema with a friend.)

- Me veedame nädalavahetuse sõbraga. (We will spend the weekend with a friend.)

- Ma kohtun sõbraga pühapäeval. (I will meet with a friend on Sunday.)

The comitative form is a standard feature of Estonian grammar and is used primarily to denote companionship in everyday speech. While commonly applied to individuals, it can also be extended to groups, with the plural genitive serving as the base before adding -ga.