kaikentyyppisiin

kaikentyyppisiin is a form of the Finnish adjective kaikentyyppinen, used with plural nouns in the illative case to convey broad applicability or versatility. In English it functions like “for all kinds (of …)” or “to all kinds (of …).” The form kaikentyyppisiin appears when describing multiple items or contexts in a way that emphasizes inclusivity of many types.

Etymology and grammar: The word is built from kaikki (all) and tyyppi (type) plus the adjectival suffix -inen, yielding kaikentyyppinen. Its plural illative form, kaikentyyppisiin, agrees with a plural noun in illative case, such as tarkoituksiin (purposes) or tilanteisiin (situations). This construction is common in Finnish to express versatility or wide applicability across different categories.

Usage and examples: kaikentyyppisiin is frequently found in marketing, product descriptions, and general language to signal that something is suitable for many contexts. Examples include: “Tämä laite soveltuu kaikentyyppisiin tarkoituksiin.” (“This device is suitable for all kinds of purposes.”) and “Ratkaisumme on suunniteltu kaikentyyppisiin tilanteisiin.” (“Our solution is designed for all kinds of situations.”) While widely understood, the expression is somewhat style-focused and is less common in highly formal or technical Finnish, where more precise wording may be preferred.

Notes: kaikentyyppisiin highlights versatility and breadth, and is often paired with nouns describing applications, environments, or user groups. Related terms include kaikentyyppinen (the uninflected form), monipuolinen (versatile), and other phrases indicating broad applicability.