teravusega

Teravusega is an Estonian noun phrase formed from teravus (sharpness, acuity) with the suffix -ga, which marks means or manner. The expression means “with sharpness” or “by means of sharpness” and is used to indicate the manner in which an action is performed or a description is made. The form is relatively common in formal or literary Estonian and can refer to both physical sharpness of a tool and figurative sharpness of speech, thought, or perception.

Usage notes: teravusega typically accompanies verbs or clauses to express manner. For example, ta vastas teravusega, meaning “he answered with sharpness.” In everyday language, speakers more often use the adverb teravalt (sharply) or the adjective terav to convey similar meanings; teravusega tends to appear in more elevated or descriptive prose.

Etymology and morphology: the word is derived from teravus (sharpness, acuity) with the instrumental/comitative suffix -ga, and the form teravusega reflects standard Estonian vowel harmony and word-formation patterns.

See also: teravus, terav, teravalt.