miehinen

Miehinen is a Finnish adjective meaning man-like or masculine. It is formed from the noun mies (man) with the derivational suffix -inen, a common way in Finnish to create adjectives that express a quality. The word denotes attributes associated with men or masculinity and can describe physical traits, behavior, or appearance. However, miehinen is not a high-frequency term in everyday Finnish and is more often found in descriptive, literary, or emphatic contexts. In ordinary speech, speakers typically use maskuliininen (masculine) or miespuolinen (male), depending on the nuance.

Grammatical use: Like other -inen adjectives, miehinen inflects to agree with the noun it modifies in number and case. It can be used with singular or plural nouns and in different grammatical cases, following standard Finnish adjective patterns.

Examples of usage include phrases such as miehinen ääni (a masculine voice) or miehisen kuvan luominen (creating a manly/impressive image), though the latter is more figurative and stylistic.

Related terms: Miehekäs is a more common expression meaning "manly" or "brave." Maskuliininen refers to grammatical or descriptive masculinity, while miespuolinen means belonging to males.

Etymology: The term derives from mies plus the suffix -inen, part of a broader productive class of adjectives formed with -inen to indicate a quality.