pööraselt

Pööraselt is an Estonian adverb that translates to "madly," "wildly," "furiously," or "insanely" in English. It is derived from the adjective "pöörane," meaning "mad," "crazy," or "wild." The adverb is used to intensify verbs and describe actions or states of being performed with extreme intensity, lack of control, or irrationality.

The usage of pööraselt often implies a high degree of energy or emotion. For example, one might say "ta naeris pööraselt" which means "he/she laughed madly." This suggests laughter that is unrestrained, perhaps bordering on hysterical. Similarly, "ta jooksis pööraselt" translates to "he/she ran wildly," indicating a very fast and perhaps uncontrolled sprint.

In a more figurative sense, pööraselt can also be used to describe something that is exceptionally large or intense. For instance, "ilm oli pööraselt külm" would mean "the weather was incredibly cold." Here, it emphasizes the extreme nature of the cold. The adverb is versatile and can apply to a wide range of situations, from emotional outbursts and physical exertion to the intensity of weather conditions or other phenomena. Its core meaning revolves around an extreme departure from the normal or moderate.