Aikakauslehdissä

Aikakauslehdissä is the inessive plural form of aikakauslehti, meaning “in magazines” or “in periodicals.” The term is used to refer to content that appears within periodical publications, as opposed to newspapers or online-only sources. An aikakauslehti is a serial publication that typically features longer, in-depth articles, essays, reviews, and cultural or professional material aimed at a specific audience.

In linguistic and media-pedagogical use, aikakauslehdissä denotes the location of material across multiple magazines. For example, a sentence like “Kritiikit julkaistiin aikakauslehdissä” translates to “The reviews were published in magazines.” The form contrasts with sanomalehdissä (in newspapers) and with online or web-based outlets described as verkkolehdet or verkkosivustoilla. The suffix -issä marks inessive plural, signaling location within several magazines.

The concept is often employed in debates about journalistic styles and editorial practices. Aikakauslehdet have historically provided long-form journalism, cultural criticism, and niche content, shaping public discourse in Finland. In recent decades, many titles have maintained print editions while expanding digital presence, distributing content through websites, apps, and online archives alongside traditional formats. The term remains useful for discussions that distinguish magazine-based content from daily news or pure online media.