Erilisel
Erilisel is the adessive singular form of the Estonian adjective eriline, meaning “special” or “distinctive.” The form is used when the noun it modifies is in the adessive case, signalling a location, condition, or manner related to that noun. As with other Estonian adjectives, erilisel reflects the case and number of the noun it accompanies.
Usage and meaning: In Estonian, adjectives decline to agree with the noun in case and number. The
- Ta vastas erilisel viisil. (He answered in a special way.)
- Erilisel juhul tuleb järgida juhiseid. (In a special case, the instructions must be followed.)
- Projekt oli läbi viidud erilisel tasemel. (The project was carried out at a special level.)
Grammar notes: Adessive forms are part of standard Estonian adjective inflection. The base stem eriline changes
Etymology: Erilisel comes from eriline, which itself derives from erinev “different, distinct,” related to other Finno-Ugric
See also: Estonian grammar, Adessive case, Estonian adjectives.
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