Asiallisia

Asiallisia is Finnish and functions as the plural partitive form of the adjective asiallinen. The core meaning of asiallinen is “appropriate, proper, sensible, serious, businesslike,” and it is used to describe things that fit the situation, norms, or expectations. Asiallisia is used when the noun it modifies is plural and in the partitive case, for example: asiallisia kysymyksiä (reasonable questions), asiallisia ehdotuksia (sensible proposals), or asiallisia neuvoja (practical advice).

Etymology and grammar: asiallinen is built from the noun asia (matter, affair) with the -lainen suffix, which yields a meaning related to the matter at hand. The plural partitive form asiallisia reflects standard Finnish adjective agreement with plural nouns in the partitive case. The word is common in formal and informal speech when the speaker wants to emphasize that something is fitting, relevant, or responsible within a given context.

Usage: asiallisia is typically used to describe what is considered appropriate or reasonable in a discussion, decision-making, or behavior. It often contrasts with more provocative, sensational, or irrelevant alternatives. It can modify concrete items like questions and proposals, as well as abstract content such as statements or comments, depending on the noun it accompanies.

See also: asiallinen, asiallisesti. Notes: while asiallinen can describe a person or behavior in general, the plural form asiallisia is specifically used with plural nouns in partitive constructions.