tähdenmuotoisia

tähdenmuotoisia is a Finnish adjective meaning star-shaped. It is derived from the noun tähti, meaning star, and the suffix -nmuotoinen, which indicates a shape resembling something. Thus, tähdenmuotoisia literally translates to "in the shape of a star."

The term is used to describe objects or phenomena that exhibit a star-like form, typically characterized by radiating points or arms. This can include a wide range of things, from astronomical bodies like stars themselves to geometric patterns, natural formations, or even man-made objects. For example, a starfish might be described as tähdenmuotoinen, as would a snowflake or a five-pointed star cut out of paper. In a more abstract sense, it could refer to a pattern of connections or relationships that radiate outwards from a central point.

The plural form, tähdenmuotoisia, is used when referring to multiple star-shaped items. The singular form for a single star-shaped item is tähdenmuotoinen. The adjective can be used in various grammatical cases depending on its function in a sentence. For instance, "tähdenmuotoisia kukkia" would mean "star-shaped flowers." The concept of star-shapedness is a common motif in art, design, and nature, and the Finnish language employs this descriptive adjective to capture that visual characteristic.