Kuoriltaan

Kuoriltaan is a Finnish word that translates to "in its peel," "skinned," or "peeled" when referring to the outer layer of something, typically a fruit or vegetable. It is the elative case of the word "kuori," which means "peel," "skin," or "bark." The suffix "-ltaan" indicates an origin or removal from something.

The usage of "kuoriltaan" is straightforward. For instance, one might say "omena kuoriltaan" meaning "apple peeled" or "the apple without its skin." Similarly, "perunat kuoriltaan" would refer to "potatoes peeled." The word is commonly used in culinary contexts when describing food preparation methods or the state of ingredients. It can also be used more figuratively, though less frequently, to describe something stripped of its outer or superficial qualities, revealing its inner nature.

Understanding "kuoriltaan" is essential for comprehending Finnish recipes and descriptions of food. It signifies a specific stage of processing where the outer protective layer has been removed. The word itself is a good example of Finnish agglutinative grammar, where suffixes are added to a root word to convey grammatical meaning.