võiduga

Võiduga is the Estonian adessive form of the noun võit, meaning victory. The word functions to indicate that an action or event was accomplished with a victory, or that the outcome is a victory. In translation, it can be rendered as “with a victory” or “by victory.” It is commonly used to describe results or the manner in which something happened, especially in sports and competitive contexts.

Usage and examples:

Võiduga typically appears after verbs that express completing an event or competition. Common contexts include sports reporting and summaries of results. Examples include: “Meeskond lõpetas hooaja võiduga” (The team finished the season with a victory) and “Ta sai turniiri võiduga” (He earned the tournament with a victory). The phrasing emphasizes the victorious outcome rather than the process itself. In other contexts, võiduga can describe any situation where a victory is achieved and is contrasted with draws or losses.

Etymology and grammar:

Võiduga is formed from võit (victory) in the genitive singular võidu, combined with the instrumental/adessive suffix -ga to express “with” or “by” means. Thus it expresses the manner or result of an action. The singular form is võiduga; the plural instrumental form would be võidudega, following the regular instrumental formation from the plural stem.

Notes:

Võiduga is a neutral, factual term used in reporting and narration to denote victorious outcomes. It should not be confused with phrases describing mere participation or defeat, which use different constructions.