iseloomustas
Iseloomustas is a verb form in Estonian. It is the past tense, third-person singular form of the verb iseloomustama, which means to describe or to characterize the features or nature of someone or something. The verb iseloomustama is built from the noun iseloom (character, nature) plus the suffix -ustama, giving the sense of describing by outlining essential traits.
Usage and nuance: Iseloomustas is used when recounting how someone described a subject in the past. It
Etymology and related forms: The form derives from iseloomustama, with iseloom meaning character or nature. Related
Examples: Ta iseloomustas filmi kui huvitavat ja kaasahaaravat. (He described the film as interesting and engaging.)