Erikoislaatuisena

Erikoislaatuisena is a Finnish adjective form in the translative case, meaning “as peculiar” or “in a peculiar way.” It is derived from erikoislaatuinen (special, unusual) with the translative suffix -na, which is used to indicate a state or role attributed to the subject.

In use, erikoislaatuisena commonly appears in predicative constructions with verbs such as olla (to be), vaikuttaa (to appear), tuntuua (to feel), or näyttää (to seem). Examples include: “Hänen kirjoitustyylinsä voidaan nähdä erikoislaatuisena” (His writing style can be seen as peculiar) and “Esitys vaikutti erikoislaatuisena” (The performance seemed peculiar). The form emphasizes a distinctive or notable quality rather than mere oddness.

Nuance and register: erikoislaatuisena conveys a stronger sense of peculiarity or individuality than more neutral synonyms like erikoinen (strange) or poikkeuksellinen (exceptional). It is somewhat literary or formal, and is more likely to appear in written or careful speech than in everyday conversation.

Related terms and note on grammar: erikoislaatuisena is closely connected to erikoislaatuinen, the base adjective, and to the broader translative case used to express states into which a subject enters or is viewed. When comparing alternatives, choose erikoislaatuisena to highlight a distinctive, characterful quality.

See also: erikoinen, poikkeuksellinen, erikoislaatuinen, translative case.