uudenlaisina

Uudenlaisina is a Finnish word-form that functions as the essive plural of the adjective uudenlainen, meaning “of a new kind” or “new-style.” It is used to describe multiple subjects in a state or role, translating roughly to “as new kinds” or “in new ways.”

Etymology and grammar: The base adjective uudenlainen combines uusi (new) with the suffix -lainen, which forms adjectives indicating a kind or type. In Finnish, the essive case expresses a temporary state or role, and the plural form ends with -ina or -ina depending on the noun’s form; in the word uudenlaisina, the ending -na marks the essive plural. This form typically appears with plural nouns in the essive, or as a predicate complement after a verb like olla.

Usage: Uudenlaisina is common in academic, journalistic, and analytical writing to discuss innovations, novel approaches, or unconventional perspectives. It emphasizes that something is being regarded or presented as a new kind or in a new manner. Examples include phrases like “he esittelivät tuotteet uudenlaisina” (they presented the products as new kinds) and “artikkeli tarkastelee ilmiöitä uudenlaisina ratkaisuina” (the article examines phenomena as new kinds of solutions).

See also: uudenlainen, essive case, Finnish adjective declensions.