omapärase

Omapärane is an Estonian adjective meaning peculiar, distinctive, or unusual. It describes something that stands out from what is typical, often due to its appearance, behavior, or character.

Usage and nuance: The term carries a sense of both charm and oddity, depending on context. It is common in descriptive writing, journalism, and everyday speech when the speaker wants to emphasize deviation from the norm. In strictly formal or technical language, more precise terms may be preferred.

Form and usage notes: Like other Estonian adjectives, omapärane agrees with the noun it modifies and takes different endings according to case and number. The form omapärase appears in certain grammatical contexts, such as when describing something in the genitive. In English translations, it is often rendered as “peculiar,” “distinctive,” or “unusual.”

Examples:

- See on omapärane nähtus. (This is a peculiar phenomenon.)

- Ta on omapärase stiiliga inimene. (He is a person with a distinctive style.)

See also: eriline (special), tavapärane (typical), tavaline (ordinary). Omapärane is roughly synonymous with eriline in some contexts, but it carries a stronger connotation of oddity or peculiarity.