Nykyaikaisissa

Nykyaikaisissa is a Finnish grammatical form that indicates the inessive plural of the adjective nykyaikainen, meaning "contemporary" or "modern". In Finnish, the inessive case expresses location or state within something, analogous to the English prepositional phrase "in." Therefore, nykyaikaisissa literally translates to "in modern [things]" or "within contemporary [contexts]". The form is constructed by adding the plural suffix -t to nykyaikainen and then attaching the inessive suffix -issa. It is commonly used in both written and spoken Finnish when referring collectively to modern items, ideas, styles, or environments.

The usage of nykyaikaisissa is often found in discussions about design, architecture, technology, literature, and social trends. For example, a sentence such as “Käsittelemme nykyaikaisissa laitepuhdistajissa uusia energiatehokkaita toimintoja” conveys that new features are being explored within modern appliance cleaners. In academic texts, the phrase might appear to discuss theories that are applied in contemporary contexts, e.g., “Lohjoitettu nykyaikaisissa ajattelutavoissa korostaa kriittisyyttä.” This provides a succinct way to situate a concept directly within modern frameworks rather than in historical or traditional ones.

While nykyaikaisissa itself is a grammatical construct, it reflects a broader cultural shift toward valuing up-to-date, innovative practices in Finnish society. It is particularly prevalent in media and business reports that emphasize cutting‑edge solutions or trends. As Finnish continues incorporating global influences, the term remains a useful linguistic tool for succinctly identifying situations or objects that belong to the present era.