kummallista

Kummallista is a Finnish word that conveys that something is odd, strange, or unusual. It is used to describe situations, events, people, or objects that feel puzzling or hard to explain. As an adjective, kummallinen describes the thing itself (for example, kummallinen tarina), while the form kummallista is commonly used in predicative constructions after verbs like “on” to express that something is strange (for example, Se on kummallista).

In addition to its adjectival use, kummallista can function as an interjection: Kummallista! is a short, exclamatory way to express surprise or puzzlement about a turn of events. This exclamation is common in everyday speech and can stand alone or accompany a follow-up clause.

The adverbial form is kummallisesti, which describes how something is done. For example, Hän käyttäytyi kummallisesti means “He behaved strangely.” The phrase Kummallista on… can introduce a clause that notes something is unusual or unexpected, such as Kummallista on, että hän ei vastannut.

Etymology and related forms: kummallinen is the standard adjective, and kummallisuus is a related noun meaning “oddness” or “strangeness.” The word is native Finnish and belongs to everyday vocabulary, with usage ranging from neutral to mildly evaluative, depending on context and tone. Common synonyms include outo and erikoinen, while nuances may shift toward suspicion or curiosity.

See also: kummallinen, outo, erikoinen, kummallisuus.