suomalaiskielisissä

suomalaiskielisissä is a Finnish adjective meaning "in Finnish languages" or "Finnish-speaking". It is the plural form of the partitive case of the adjective suomalaiskielinen. The word refers to people who speak Finnish or to things that are related to the Finnish language. For example, one might say "suomalaiskielisissä maissa" which translates to "in Finnish-speaking countries."

The Finnish language is a Finnic language spoken by approximately 5.5 million people, primarily in Finland and by Finnish diaspora communities abroad. It is one of the official languages of Finland and the European Union. Finnish is known for its agglutinative nature, meaning that suffixes are added to a root word to express grammatical functions. This can result in long words that convey complex meanings.

The term suomalaiskielisissä can also be used to describe educational institutions or media that operate in the Finnish language. For instance, a university might offer courses taught by suomalaiskielisissä henkilökunta, meaning Finnish-speaking staff. Similarly, media outlets might be described as suomalaiskielisissä, indicating they are Finnish-language publications or broadcasts. Understanding this term is key to comprehending discussions related to language and culture in Finland and among Finnish speakers worldwide.