sõpradega

Sõpradega is an Estonian phrase meaning “with friends.” It is the comitative form of sõber, which means a person who is a friend. In Estonian, the comitative suffix is used to indicate accompaniment or association, and it changes depending on number. For singular nouns, the form is sõbraga (with a friend); for plural nouns, the form is sõpradega (with friends). The plural comitative is formed by adding -ga to the genitive plural stem of the noun.

Usage in sentences illustrates its function as a phrase of accompaniment. Examples include: Ma lähen sõpradega peole. I am going to the party with my friends. Kas sa tuled sõpradega? Are you coming with your friends? The construction is common in everyday Estonian and can be used with verbs of movement, social activity, and other contexts where being accompanied is relevant.

Grammatical notes help clarify its formation: sõpradega derives from sõber (friend) with the plural genitive sõprade, plus the comitative suffix -ga; similarly, yksikuline form would be sõbraga from sõber. The comitative does not function as a separate case in the same way as some languages’ cases; instead, it uses these suffixal forms to express companionship.

See also: Estonian grammar, comitative case, sõber.