Tämänkaltaisilla

"Tämänkaltaisilla" is a Finnish word that translates to "of this kind" or "like these." It is a plural form of the possessive suffix "-nkaltainen," which itself is derived from the demonstrative pronoun "tämä" (this) and the word "kaltainen" (like, similar). The suffix "-kaltainen" is used to indicate similarity or belonging to a certain category.

When used, "tämänkaltaisilla" modifies a noun or pronoun, specifying that it belongs to a group or category exemplified by "this" or "these." For instance, "tämänkaltaisilla ihmisillä" would mean "people of this kind" or "people like these." The word indicates that the subject being discussed shares characteristics with a previously mentioned or implied example.

The grammatical function of "tämänkaltaisilla" is typically adjectival, describing the noun it precedes. It can also function adverbially in certain contexts. The word's usage emphasizes categorization and comparison, highlighting shared attributes among individuals or objects. It is a common construction in everyday Finnish for expressing similarity and belonging to a particular group.