kulinaarisessa

Kulinaarisessa is the inessive singular form of the Finnish adjective kulinaarinen, meaning culinary or related to cooking. It is used to indicate that something is considered or discussed in a culinary sense, rather than in a general or scientific context. It appears in phrases such as kulinaarisessa mielessä (in a culinary sense) or kulinaarisessa kontekstissa (in a culinary context). It is not a standalone noun.

Usage and contexts: In gastronomy writing, media and academic work, kulinaarisessa is used to situate observations within the realm of cuisine, cooking techniques, food culture and related practices. It often accompanies nouns like tutkimus (research), historia (history), taide (art) or kulinaarinen ala to specify the culinary dimension. Example phrases include kulinaarisessa kontekstissa, kulinaarisessa mielessä ja kulinaarisen kulttuurin tarkastelu kulinaarisesta näkökulasta.

Etymology and notes: The form derives from kulinaarinen, which in turn traces to broader European culinary vocabulary, with roots linked to Latin culinarius through historical language contact in Finnish. The term is common in discussions of cuisine, gastronomy, and food studies, where precise reference to its culinary orientation is needed. Related Finnish terms include kulinaarinen (the base adjective) and kulinaarisuus (culinary nature or quality).

See also: culinary, gastronomy, kulinaarinen, kulinaarisuus.