Tunteisiinsailmauksella

Tunteisiinsailmauksella is a term used in Finnish rhetorical analysis to describe a manner of expression that foregrounds emotion in language. The construction combines tunteisiin with ilmaus and the instrumental suffix -lla, conveying “with an expression into the feelings” or, more idiomatically, “in an emotionally charged manner.” It denotes a stylistic approach rather than a fixed grammatical category.

Etymology and form: The word is built from tunteisiin (into feelings), ilmaus (expression) and the instrumental suffix -lla, which signals the manner of action. As a coined term, it is primarily used in discussions of style rather than as a standard part of Finnish grammar.

Usage and contexts: The concept is applied to prose, speeches, and journalism where an author or speaker consciously invites readers or listeners to share emotional responses. It overlaps with emotive language and affective rhetoric and is often contrasted with analytic or objective styles. In literary analysis, it helps describe passages that rely on vivid affect, personal voice, and sensory detail to convey meaning.

Reception and implications: Critics note that tunteisiinsailmauksella can enhance engagement and establish trust through transparency of feeling, yet it can also risk melodrama or bias if overused. Its utility depends on genre, audience, and the balance between affective and cognitive appeal.

See also: emotive language, pathos, affective rhetoric, rhetorical style, narrative voice. Examples of the technique are typically discussed in relation to specific texts or speakers rather than as a universal rule.