äärmisel

äärmisel is an Estonian word that functions as an adjective and an adverb. As an adjective, it translates to "extreme," "utmost," or "ultimate." It describes something that is at the furthest point, limit, or degree. For instance, one might describe a situation as being "äärmisel" (extreme) or a decision as being "äärmisel" (ultimate). The adjective form can be declined to agree with the noun it modifies in terms of case and number.

As an adverb, äärmisel also means "extremely," "utterly," or "very." It is used to intensify an adjective or another adverb. For example, "see on äärmisel huvitav" translates to "this is extremely interesting." In this context, äärmisel emphasizes the degree of interest. The adverbial usage does not change its form.

The etymology of äärmisel can be traced back to the word "äär," meaning "edge," "border," or "extremity." The suffix "-line" often forms adjectives, and the "-l" ending in the specific form "äärmisel" indicates a locative or ablative case, suggesting "at the extremity" or "from the extremity," which then evolved into the broader meanings of extreme or utmost. The word is a common part of the Estonian lexicon, used in various contexts to denote the furthest extent or highest degree of something.