Täiuslike

Täiuslike is an Estonian adjective meaning “perfect, flawless, exemplary.” It is derived from the base word täiuslik, which also means “perfect.” Täiuslike is an inflected form of täiuslik used in contexts where adjectives agree with a noun in number and case, and it can appear before a noun in attributive position or in certain fixed phrases. It may also occur in predicative constructions with a suitable linking verb.

In usage, täiuslike carries a strong positive evaluation and is common in formal, literary, or promotional language. It can signal near-perfection or idealized qualities. In everyday speech, speakers might opt for more modest expressions such as täiuslik or väga hea, depending on nuance and emphasis.

Morphology: Like other Estonian adjectives, täiuslike changes its ending to reflect number and case. The exact form depends on the noun it modifies and the sentence’s syntactic role; the precise inflection is described in standard Estonian grammar and dictionary resources.

Etymology: The word is built from täiuslik (meaning “perfect”), sharing a common semantic core with related Finnic forms that express excellence or completeness.

See also: täiuslik, Estonian language, adjectives.