igasuguse

Igasuguse is an Estonian attributive adjective form meaning "of all kinds" or "various." It is the genitive singular form of igasugune and is used to modify a following noun in constructions that express diversity or broad variety, often in fixed phrases such as igasuguse suurusega or igasuguse laadi.

Etymology and form: igasugune comes from iga- (“every”) + sugune (“kind, sort”). The genitive singular form igasuguse appears when the adjective modifies a noun in the genitive case, or appears in predicative phrases within certain grammatical constructions.

Usage: Igasuguse is used to signal a wide range of qualities, kinds, or sizes. It does not stand alone; it accompanies a noun phrase and is typically part of a larger expression describing variety. Common examples include

- igasuguse suurusega esemed (items of all sizes)

- igasuguse laadi raamatud (books of various kinds)

These expressions are common in everyday Estonian, in journalism, and in descriptive writing.

Translations and nuance: In English, igasuguse conveys “all sorts of,” “every kind of,” or “various.” It is close in meaning to mitmesugune, though igasugune often emphasizes breadth and inclusivity. Both forms are widely understood and used.

See also: mitmesugune (various), erinev (different), laadi (of a kind), suurus (size). The choice between igasugune and related forms depends on the desired nuance and syntactic construction.