kolmikerroksisessa

Kolmikerroksisessa is a Finnish word that translates to "in three layers" or "three-layered" in English. It is an adessive case form of the adjective "kolmikerroksinen." This adjective describes something that has three distinct layers or strata.

The concept of being three-layered can apply to various contexts. In construction, it might refer to a wall or a roof system composed of three different materials or functional layers, such as insulation, vapor barrier, and an outer cladding. In cuisine, a dish could be described as kolmikerroksisessa if it consists of three separate edible layers, like a layered cake or a parfait. In geology, a rock formation might exhibit three distinct layers formed over time. The term emphasizes the structural composition of an object or phenomenon.

The adessive case ending "-ssa" or "-ssä" in Finnish indicates location or presence, meaning "in," "on," or "at." Therefore, "kolmikerroksisessa" specifically refers to something being located within or characterized by a three-layered structure. For example, one might say a building's insulation is "kolmikerroksisessa seinässä" (in the three-layered wall). Understanding the grammatical case is crucial for interpreting the precise meaning of the word in a sentence.