tämäntuinen

Tämäntuinen is a Finnish word that translates to "of this kind" or "like this". It is a demonstrative adjective used to describe something that is similar to something else that has just been mentioned or is being pointed to. The word is formed by combining the demonstrative pronoun "tämä" (this) with the suffix "-ntuinen" which indicates similarity or kind.

For example, if someone is describing a particular type of flower and then says "en pidä tämäntuinen kukista" (I don't like flowers of this kind), they are referring to flowers that are similar to the one they just described or showed. The word can also be used to express a general sentiment about a situation or experience. If someone has had a difficult day, they might say "tämäntuinen päivä oli raskas" (a day like this was heavy/difficult), implying that days of that nature are generally arduous.

The usage of tämäntuinen is straightforward and it functions similarly to phrases like "this sort of" or "this type of" in English. It is a common and useful word in everyday Finnish conversation, helping to specify and categorize things based on their perceived characteristics or relationship to something already established.