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
Nuance and register: erikoislaatuisena conveys a stronger sense of peculiarity or individuality than more neutral synonyms
Related terms and note on grammar: erikoislaatuisena is closely connected to erikoislaatuinen, the base adjective, and
See also: erikoinen, poikkeuksellinen, erikoislaatuinen, translative case.