Ketjulliset

Ketjulliset is a Finnish term used as an adjective meaning “chain-like,” and it can function as a plural noun to refer to items that are composed of linked segments. The word is formed from ketju, meaning “chain,” combined with the suffix -llinen, which yields adjectives describing a characteristic, and the plural ending -iset. In usage, the exact meaning depends on context and the noun it accompanies.

In everyday Finnish, ketjulliset describes multiple items that are connected or arranged in a chain. For example, ketjulliset korut would refer to chain-like jewelry such as necklaces or bracelets made of interlinked loops. The term can also describe other chain-based designs or structures, where the emphasis is on linked, repetitive segments rather than a single solid piece.

Ketjulliset appears in several domains. In jewelry and fashion, it highlights chain-inspired aesthetics and accessories featuring interlinked metal loops. In design and architecture, it can describe chain-like ornamentation or fences that use linked elements. In mechanical engineering, ketjulliset may describe drive systems, conveyors, or other equipment that utilize linked chain components.

The meaning of ketjulliset is largely contextual, and speakers may specify the domain with a noun phrase to avoid ambiguity (for example, ketjulliset korut, ketjulliset rakenteet, ketjulliset kuljetusjärjestelmät). See also the related term ketju, meaning “chain.”