Kielessämme

Kielessämme is a Finnish phrase meaning "in our language." It is formed from kieli (language) together with the inessive ending -ssä (in) and the possessive suffix -mme (our), producing kielessämme which marks the location as belonging to the speaker's language group.

Grammatically, kielessämme functions as an adverbial noun phrase rather than a standalone noun. It locates discourse, writing, or expression within the speaker's own language. In typical sentences it can replace a longer construction like omassa kielessämme or omalla kielellämme, depending on emphasis and nuance.

Usage and nuance: Kielessämme is commonly used in contexts emphasizing a shared linguistic community or identity, such as discussions about language rights, cultural heritage, or communicative practices within a group. It conveys belonging and solidarity with a particular language, while remaining neutral in grammatical terms. The phrase is appropriate in formal and informal registers, though its emphasis on "our language" may carry cultural or political connotations in certain debates about language policy or minority languages.

Examples: This text is written in our language would be Tämä teksti on kirjoitettu kielessämme. The policy discussion continued in our language would jatkui kielessämme keskustelu. These examples illustrate how the phrase anchors content to the speaker's linguistic community.

See also: kieli, kieli- ja kielelliset ilmaisut, kielipolitiikka, identiteetti ja kieli.