sanallisen

Sanallisen is the genitive singular form of the Finnish adjective sanallinen, meaning “verbal” or “word-based.” The adjective describes things related to words, language, or spoken and written expression. In Finnish grammar, sanallinen helps distinguish word-based forms and content from other modalities such as nonverbal or symbolic expression. The word originates from sana “word” with the adjectival suffix -llinen; related nouns include sanallinen ilmaisu (verbal expression), sanallinen viestintä (verbal communication), and sanallinen kuvaus (verbal description).

Usage:

- It is commonly used in academic and educational contexts, especially in linguistics and communication studies, to specify that a particular expression, form, or communication channel uses words.

- When used attributively with a noun, sanallinen appears in the genitive: sanallisen viestin, sanallisen ilmaisun. The base form “sanallinen” inflects as “sanallisen” in that position.

- The term contrasts with ei-sanallinen or sanaton, used to refer to nonverbal communication or non-word-based expressions, such as gestures, images, or musical cues.

Examples:

- “Tilaisuudessa korostettiin sanallisen viestinnän selvyyttä.” (The event emphasized the clarity of verbal communication.)

- “Sanallisen ilmaisun lisäksi käytettiin kuvia ja eleitä.” (In addition to verbal expression, images and gestures were used.)

See also: sanallinen ilmaisu, sanallinen viestintä, ei-sanallinen viestintä, sanaton.