värvilisest

Värvilisest is an Estonian adjective meaning "colorful" or "of color". It is the elative plural form of the adjective värviline, which also means colorful. The elative case in Estonian indicates a separation from or origin out of something. Therefore, värvilisest can be translated as "from the colorful ones" or "out of the colorful ones".

The word värvilisest is derived from the root värv, meaning "color". The suffix -line is a common adjective-forming suffix in Estonian. The plural form is värvilised, and the elative plural ending is -st. Thus, värvilisest signifies a plural subject that is colorful, and the elative case suggests a context where these colorful things are being distinguished from or are originating from a larger group.

For example, one might say "Valisin lilledest värvilisest kimbu" which translates to "I chose a bouquet from the colorful ones (of the flowers)". Here, värvilisest refers to a selection made from a collection of flowers, specifically those that are colorful. The usage of the elative case implies that the colorful flowers are being separated or chosen out of a broader set of flowers, which might include some that are not colorful. This grammatical construction highlights the distinction being made based on the attribute of color.