kontinentaaliseen
Kontinentaalinen (or in its noun form kontinentaaliseen) is a Finnish adjective and adverb derived from the Latin word continentia, meaning “continent.” It is used to describe characteristics that are typical of large landmasses rather than islands. The term is most commonly applied in the fields of geography, climatology, and cuisine.
In climatology, a kontinentaalinen climate refers to the ocean‑free interior climate of continents, marked by large
In gastronomy, kontinentaalinen cuisine denotes the traditional foodways of continental Europe, encompassing dishes such as roast
The word also appears in cultural contexts, where it can denote a broadly “continental” character or identity,
The term is sometimes confused with the related but distinct word kontinental, which is the direct Finnish