iseloomusta

Iseloomusta is an Estonian verb meaning to describe or characterize the character or nature of something or someone. The infinitive form is iseloomustada, and the imperative singular form is iseloomusta. The related noun is iseloomustus, meaning a characterization or description of character. The term is built from iseloom, meaning character or nature, with a derivational suffix that yields a verb meaning “to characterize.”

Usage: The verb is widely used in academic writing, literary analysis, journalism, and everyday speech to present a concise account of essential traits or qualities. It is transitive and takes as its object the subject whose character or nature is being described, such as a person, a character in a work of fiction, a policy, or a situation. The expression tends to emphasize core or defining characteristics rather than surface details.

Comparison and nuance: While iseloomustada focuses on the defining character or nature of a subject, other Estonian verbs like kirjeldama (to describe) or describing nouns may be used for more neutral or surface descriptions. iseloomustada is therefore common in analysis, evaluation, and contexts where a concise characterization is required.

See also: iseloom, iseloomustus, kirjeldus, omadused.

References: Estonian dictionaries, such as those maintained by the Eesti Keele Instituut, provide formal definitions and usage guidelines for iseloomustada and related forms.