tällaisenkaltaista

Tällaisenkaltaista is a Finnish word that translates to "of this kind" or "of this type." It is a genitive form of the demonstrative pronoun "tällainen" (this kind of). The suffix "-kaltaista" further emphasizes the similarity or classification.

The word is used to describe something that shares characteristics with a previously mentioned or understood example. For instance, one might say "En ole ennen nähnyt tällaisenkaltaista lintua," meaning "I have never seen a bird of this kind before." This implies the speaker is familiar with other birds but this particular one is unique or of a distinct category.

It can also be used in more abstract contexts, referring to situations, feelings, or ideas. For example, "Olen kokenut tällaisenkaltaista pettymystä aiemminkin," which translates to "I have experienced disappointment of this kind before." Here, "tällaisenkaltaista" groups the current disappointment with past similar experiences. The word helps to categorize and compare entities based on their shared qualities.