henkilökohtaisilta

Henkilökohtaisilta is a Finnish word that translates to "personal" or "private" in English when used in its plural form. It is the adessive plural of the adjective "henkilökohtainen." The adessive case in Finnish, indicated by the ending "-lla/-llä", often signifies possession, location, or means. When applied to "henkilökohtainen," it suggests something pertaining to an individual or their private affairs.

In common usage, "henkilökohtaisilta" can refer to personal belongings, personal opinions, or private matters. For instance, one might discuss "henkilökohtaisilta tiedoilta" which translates to "personal data" or "private information." This term is frequently encountered in contexts related to data protection and privacy laws, emphasizing the need to safeguard information that belongs to or identifies an individual.

The word can also be used to describe actions or qualities that are specific to a person. For example, "henkilökohtaisilta syiltä" means "for personal reasons," indicating that a decision or action is motivated by individual circumstances rather than external factors. The specific nuance of "henkilökohtaisilta" depends heavily on the context in which it is used, but the core meaning remains centered on the individual and their private sphere. It is a grammatical form that highlights the adjective's application to multiple individuals or their personal attributes in a given situation.