Tämmöisten

"Tämmöisten" is a Finnish word that functions as a demonstrative pronoun and adjective. It is the genitive plural form of the demonstrative pronoun "tämä," which translates to "this" in English. Therefore, "tämmöisten" specifically refers to "of these" or "these's" when referring to multiple things close to the speaker.

Its usage is primarily to indicate possession or belonging for a group of items that are nearby. For example, in a sentence like "Tämmöisten kirjojen sivut ovat kellastuneet" (The pages of these books have yellowed), "tämmöisten" shows that the yellowed pages belong to "these books." It contrasts with other demonstrative pronouns like "niiden" (of those) or "noiden" (of those, more distant).

The word "tämmöisten" is inflected according to Finnish grammatical case, number, and definiteness. While it directly translates to "of these," its precise nuance can depend on the context of the sentence and the grammatical structure it is part of. It is a relatively common form encountered in spoken and written Finnish when referring to multiple proximate entities in a possessive or genitive context. Understanding its origin from "tämä" and its plural genitive function is key to its correct interpretation and use.