ruotsinkielisinä

Ruotsinkielisinä is a Finnish word that translates to "as Swedish-speaking" or "in Swedish". It is an adverbial form derived from the adjective "ruotsinkielinen", meaning "Swedish-speaking". This grammatical form is used to describe an action or state of being in relation to the Swedish language or its speakers.

For example, one might say "he asuivat ruotsinkielisinä" which means "they lived as Swedish-speaking people". Another usage could be "hän puhui ruotsinkielisinä" meaning "he/she spoke in Swedish". The word emphasizes the language aspect when referring to individuals or groups. It is commonly used in contexts discussing language demographics, cultural identity, or communication within Finland, where Swedish is an official language alongside Finnish. The term can also be used more broadly to describe something characterized by Swedish language or culture.