Teistsugusele

Teistsugusele is an Estonian grammatical form, the allative (dative) singular form of the adjective teistsugune, meaning “to a different kind” or “to another kind.” The base teistsugune denotes something that is not of the usual kind or is of another type, and teistsugusele is used when that attribute is linked to a noun in the dative/allative case.

Etymology and formation: teistsugune derives from teine (other, different) combined with the derivational suffix -sugune, which creates adjectives meaning “of the kind.” The -le ending marks the allative/dative case, indicating direction toward or for a recipient of the described quality. Other related forms include teistsuguseks (translative “into a different kind”) and teistsuguse (genitive singular).

Usage: teistsugusele is used when describing something intended for, directed at, or pertaining to a different kind of person or thing. It commonly appears in sentences that compare or specify suitability, accessibility, or relevance for non-standard audiences or users. Examples include teistsugusele kasutajale (to a user of a different kind) or teistsugusele publikule (to a different kind of audience).

Examples:

- See juhend on teistsugusele kasutajale mõeldud. (This manual is intended for a different kind of user.)

- Programm on mõeldud teistsugusele publikule. (The program is designed for a different kind of audience.)

Related terms include teistsugune (the base adjective) and other case forms like teistsuguse (genitive) and teistsuguseks (translative). The form is a standard part of Estonian adjective declensions and is used to express targeted or differentiated reference.

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