Tämänkertainen

Tämänkertainen is a Finnish word that translates to "this time" or "the current one" in English. It is a common adverbial phrase used to refer to the present occasion or instance. For example, one might say "Tämänkertainen kokous oli tehokas" which means "This time's meeting was efficient." The word is formed from "tämän" meaning "this" (genitive case of "tämä") and "kertainen" meaning "time" or "occasion" (derived from "kerta").

The phrase can be used in various contexts, from casual conversation to more formal settings. It emphasizes the specific nature of the current event, distinguishing it from previous or future occurrences. It can also be used attributively, modifying a noun to indicate it belongs to the current instance. For instance, "tämänkertainen esitys" would mean "this time's presentation" or "the presentation for this occasion."

The grammatical structure of "tämänkertainen" highlights the Finnish language's use of suffixes to convey meaning and grammatical relationships. The genitive case of the demonstrative pronoun "tämä" is combined with a derived suffix to form an adjective or adverbial modifier. Understanding this construction helps in deciphering the precise meaning of the phrase within a sentence. It is a functional and descriptive term integral to expressing temporal distinctions in Finnish.