ylimääräisissä

"ylimääräisissä" is a Finnish word that translates to "in the extra" or "as surplus" in English. It is the adessive plural form of the adjective "ylimääräinen," which means extra, additional, or surplus. The adessive case in Finnish indicates location on a surface, possession, or in this context, acting "in" or "as" something extra or surplus.

The word "ylimääräisissä" can be used in various contexts. For example, it might describe something that is kept aside as extra or for future use, such as "varastossa oli ylimääräisissä tavaroita" (there were extra items in the storage). It can also refer to situations where something is provided or done beyond the usual or expected, like "hankkeen rahoitus oli ylimääräisissä erissä" (the project's funding was in extra installments). The meaning is always related to something beyond the essential or standard amount.

Understanding the grammatical form and its adessive case is crucial for correctly interpreting the meaning of "ylimääräisissä" in a sentence. It highlights a state of being additional or in reserve, rather than a primary function or purpose. The word emphasizes augmentation or a supplementary aspect of the noun it modifies or describes.