vertauskuvalliseen
Vertauskuvallinen is a Finnish adjective meaning figurative, symbolic, or allegorical. It is used to describe language, imagery, or expression that conveys meaning beyond the literal level, often through metaphors, symbols, or allegory. The term is common in literary analysis, art criticism, theology, and rhetorical discussion.
Etymology and related terms: The word is formed from versubs (vertaus, a comparison or analogy) and kuva
Usage and interpretation: Vertauskuvallinen language signals that meaning is partly conveyed through non-literal devices. It is
Examples: Phrases such as verotuskuvallinen kieli (figurative language), verotuskuvallisia kuvia (figurative images), or verotuskuvalliseen ilmaisuun (into
See also: veratsu-kuva, allegoria, metafora, symboli, kerronta.