trikkidega

Trikkidega is an Estonian phrase meaning “with tricks.” It is the instrumental or comitative form derived from the noun trikk, which refers to a trick, stunt, or deception. The expression is used to indicate that something is accomplished using tricks, or that a person or performance is characterized by tricks.

Etymology and grammar notes: The noun trikk is a loanword in Estonian, most likely borrowed from German Trick or English trick. The exact origin is uncertain, but the word has been in use since at least the late 19th or early 20th century. In standard Estonian, the plural genitive form is trikkide, and the instrumental plural is formed as trikkidega, yielding the sense “with tricks.”

Usage: The phrase is used to describe actions performed using tricks, or performances that rely on tricks. It appears in discussions of magic, performances, sports maneuvers, and rhetorical devices where tricks are involved. Examples in English translations include: He won the audience with his tricks. The show relied on tricks to entertain the crowd. The construction is formed from the genitive plural trikkide plus the instrumental suffix -idega, and is common in both everyday and specialized discourse.

See also: trikk; trikid; trick (loanword).