tällaisenkaltaiset

tällaisenkaltaiset is a Finnish word that translates to "of this kind" or "like this" in English. It is a plural form of the demonstrative pronoun "tällainen," which means "this kind of." The suffix "-kaltaiset" indicates plurality and a comparative or descriptive quality.

The word is used to categorize or describe something as belonging to a specific group or type that has already been established or is being pointed out. For instance, if someone is discussing a particular type of animal and then refers to other animals as "tällaisenkaltaiset," they mean "animals of this kind" or "similar animals." It functions similarly to English phrases like "these kinds of" or "such."

The grammatical structure of "tällaisenkaltaiset" involves the partitive case of "tällainen" ("tällaisen") combined with the plural form of "kaltainen" ("-kaltaiset"). "Kaltainen" itself means "similar" or "like." Therefore, the word literally breaks down to something like "of this kind-like," implying similarity to a previously mentioned or understood example.

It is a common and versatile expression in Finnish, used in everyday conversation and more formal writing to draw parallels or group items based on shared characteristics. Understanding its composition helps in deciphering its meaning in various contexts.