Tyyppisessä

Tyyppisessä is a Finnish word that translates to "typical" or "in a typical manner" in English. It is an adjective or adverb used to describe something that conforms to a standard, common, or characteristic form. For example, one might say "talossa on tyypillisessä kunnossa" which means "the house is in a typical condition." This suggests the house shows signs of wear and tear commonly seen in homes of its age or type.

The word "tyypillisessä" derives from the Finnish noun "tyyppi," meaning "type" or "kind." The "-ssä" ending indicates the inessive case, signifying a state of being within or in a particular condition. Therefore, "tyypillisessä" literally means "in a type" or "in a kind."

It is frequently used in everyday conversation and writing to provide a baseline for comparison or to describe a situation that is not unusual or exceptional. For instance, a weather report might state, "Today's temperature is tyypillisessä syksyisessä lukemassa," meaning "Today's temperature is at a typical autumn reading." This implies the temperature is neither unusually warm nor cold for the season. The word helps to establish a sense of normalcy or commonality without making a definitive judgment.