kielellämme

kielellämme is a Finnish word that translates to "in our language" or "on our language". It is a grammatical case form of the Finnish word "kieli", which means "language" or "tongue". The "-mme" suffix indicates the first-person plural possessive, meaning "our". Therefore, "kielellämme" signifies something belonging to or pertaining to "our language".

This construction is common in Finnish, where suffixes are used extensively to convey grammatical information, including possession and location. "Kielellämme" can be used in various contexts. For instance, one might say "Puhumme kielellämme hyvin" which means "We speak our language well". Another example could be "Tämä on tärkeää kielellämme" translating to "This is important for our language".

The word highlights the possessive relationship between a group of people and the language they share. It emphasizes collective ownership and usage of a linguistic system. In Finnish linguistics and discussions about language preservation, phrases like "kielellämme" are often used to express a sense of pride or responsibility towards one's mother tongue. It is a simple yet informative example of Finnish grammatical structure and how it can express nuanced meanings related to possession and identity.