erikoisesti

Erikoisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning “in a peculiar, unusual, or striking way.” It is formed from the adjective erikoinen (unusual, special) with the adverbial suffix -sti. The word is used to describe the manner in which an action is performed or how something is perceived.

Usage and examples:

Erikoisesti modifies verbs and predicates. It often conveys a subjective nuance rather than a plain factual statement. Examples: Hän katsoi erikoisesti ympärilleen. Hän käyttäytyi erikoisesti tilanteessa. In many contexts it adds a sense of oddness or distinctiveness without strongly judging.

Nuance and register:

In most contexts erikoisesti has a descriptive or mildly evaluative sense, signaling that something stands out as unusual or surprising. It is common in everyday speech, literature, and journalism. The term should be distinguished from stronger or more neutral synonyms such as poikkeuksellinen (exceptional) or kummallinen (weird), depending on the desired tone and emphasis.

Etymology and related forms:

The adverb erikoisesti comes from erikoinen + the adverbial suffix -sti. Like other Finnish -sti adverbs, it is typically invariant and does not decline. If a higher degree is intended, speakers may use additional words (for example, vielä erikoisemmin) rather than a distinct inflection of erikoisesti. Related adjectives include erikoinen (unusual) and erikoisempi (more unusual).