Tavanmukaisia

Tavanmukaisia is the plural form of the Finnish adjective tavanmukainen, meaning conventional, customary, or typical. It is used to describe nouns that conform to established norms, habits, or routines.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from tapa, meaning custom or habit, combined with mukainen, meaning like or in the manner of. The base adjective tavanmukainen has related forms such as tavanmukaisuus (conventionality) and tavanmukaisia is the plural partitive/accusative form used with plural nouns in contexts where the object is indefinite or partitive.

Grammatical notes: In Finnish, adjectives agree with the nouns they describe in number and case. The nominative plural form is tavanmukaiset, while the partitive plural form is tavanmukaisia. The dictionary base is tavanmukainen. For example, you would say tavanmukaiset käytännöt (conventional practices) or tavanmukaisia tapoja (conventional ways) to illustrate typical or established norms.

Usage and nuance: Tavanmukaisia is generally neutral but can carry a subtle evaluative tone, often contrasting conventional norms with innovation, nonconformity, or change. It is commonly used in discussions of culture, organization, or social behavior to describe what is standard or expected within a given context.

See also: Related terms include tavanomainen (conventional, typical) and tavanmukaisuus (conventionality). These terms are part of Finnish vocabulary for describing norms, routines, and customary practices.