käsikirjoituskielisen

Käsikirjoituskielinen refers to a specific aspect of Finnish language usage, often encountered in written communication and historical texts. It describes the style or form of language used within a manuscript, particularly when that manuscript differs significantly from contemporary spoken or standard written Finnish. This can encompass archaic grammatical structures, vocabulary no longer in common use, or specific dialectal features that were preserved in writing.

The term can be applied to various types of documents, including old legal texts, religious writings, personal letters from past centuries, or even early literary works. Understanding käsikirjoituskielinen requires knowledge of historical Finnish linguistics and can provide valuable insights into the evolution of the language and the social or regional contexts in which the documents were created. It is distinct from modern Finnish and requires careful analysis to interpret correctly. Scholars and linguists study käsikirjoituskielinen to trace linguistic changes and understand historical communication practices.