kolmenkertaisessa

Kolmenkertaisessa is a Finnish grammatical form that means “in the threefold” or “in threefold degree.” It is the inessive singular form of the adjective kolmenkertainen, which denotes a quantity, level, or proportion that is three times as large as a baseline. The construction is used to describe measurements, intensities, or relationships described as threefold in descriptive prose, statistics, or scientific writing.

Etymology and form: The word is built from kolmen, the genitive form of kolme (three), combined with the root related to kerta or kertainen, meaning “times” or “fold.” The inessive ending -ssa yields kolmenkertaisessa, meaning “in the threefold.” Like other -nen adjectives, kolmenkertainen forms through inflection to match case and number, with kolmenkertaisessa specifically serving the inessive singular.

Usage: Kolmenkertaisessa is typically used when comparing or specifying a threefold degree in a particular context. Common phrases include kolmenkertaisessa suhteessa (in a threefold relation), kolmenkertaisessa mittakaavassa (on a threefold scale), or kolmenkertaisessa kasvussa (in threefold growth). For the abstract quality, the noun kolmenkertaisuus can be used to express “threefoldness.”

Variations and related terms: Other Finnish expressions for threefold include kolmenkertainen and kolmikertainen, which convey similar ideas but may differ in nuance or syntactic requirement. The related noun kolmenkertaisuus denotes the quality or state of being threefold. See also forms derived from kolmena, kolmenkertainen, and related compounds as appropriate to context.