vääramatu

Vääramatu is an Estonian adjective used to describe something of exceptional value, importance, or irreplaceability. In English, it can be translated roughly as invaluable, priceless, irreplaceable, or unassailable, depending on the context. The term can refer to people, objects, ideas, or evidence that are considered superior or beyond ordinary comparison.

In usage, vääramatu often conveys a strong positive evaluation or a sense that something cannot easily be substituted or doubted. It is commonly found in formal, literary, or emphatic speech, but can also appear in journalistic writing and everyday language to emphasize significance. Related terms include hindamatu (priceless) and väärtuslik (valuable), which are closely connected in meaning but carry slightly different nuances.

Etymology and grammar notes are generally straightforward: vääramatu is a standard Estonian adjective and typically appears before the noun it modifies (for example, vääramatu allikas, meaning an invaluable source). The word can also describe qualities or attributes, such as a person’s talent or a piece of information, where it underlines exceptional worth or certainty.

Examples

- Ta on vääramatu talent. (He has an irreplaceable talent.)

- See dokument on vääramatu allikas. (This document is an invaluable source.)

- See on vääramatu väärtus meie kogukonnale. (This is an irreplaceable value to our community.)

See also

- hindamatu

- väärtuslik

- sestlause mood

Vääramatu is a relatively formal or emphatic term and may appear more often in literary, evaluative, or ceremonial contexts.