Sanonnatyyppinen

Sanonnatyyppinen is a Finnish adjective that translates to something like "idiomatic" or "typical of an idiom" in English. It is used to describe expressions, phrases, or linguistic phenomena that behave like or resemble idioms, even if they are not strictly classified as such. The term highlights the characteristic unpredictability of meaning or the fixed structure often associated with idiomatic language.

When something is described as sanonnatyyppinen, it suggests that its meaning cannot be easily deduced from the individual words that compose it. It often implies a figurative or metaphorical sense that has become conventionalized within the language. Such phrases might be well-established in common usage and understood by native speakers as a single unit of meaning.

The term can also refer to a tendency or style of speech that leans towards using idiomatic expressions. A person whose language is described as sanonnatyyppinen might frequently employ proverbs, set phrases, or figurative language, contributing to a rich and nuanced way of speaking. It emphasizes the naturalness and fluency that comes from mastering and utilizing the idiomatic resources of a language.