Sekalaisten

Sekalaisten is the genitive plural form of the Finnish adjective sekalaiset, meaning mixed, varied, or miscellaneous. In everyday language it is used to describe items, articles, or topics that do not form a single, unified category. The form sekalaisten appears when the phrase modifies another noun to indicate possession or association with a mixed set. For example: “sekalaisten kirjoitusten kokoelma” (a collection of miscellaneous writings), “sekalaisten esineiden hinta” (the price of assorted items), or “sekalaisten artikkelien valikoima” (a selection of miscellaneous articles). In headlines or catalog labels, sekalaisten can function as a stand-alone descriptor indicating variety within a section, such as “Sekalaisten kysymysten sarja” (a series of miscellaneous questions).

The term is neutral and non-technical and widely understood in Finnish. It does not refer to a specific organization or entity. In English, sekalaisten is often rendered as miscellany or assorted items, depending on context. Etymologically, it stems from the adjective sekalaista, itself related to the idea of mixture or variety.

Usage notes: The choice between sekalaisten, sekalaista, sekalaisten kirjoitusten, etc., depends on the grammatical role in the sentence. Common collocations include kokoelma (collection), valikoima (selection), and uutiset (news).