Ajatuksena

Ajatuksena is a Finnish word formed as the essive case of the noun ajatus, meaning thought or idea. It translates roughly as “as a thought” or “as an idea” and is used to present a proposal, plan, or notion in a particular role or state.

In usage, ajatuksena is common in formal or written Finnish and often appears at the beginning of a clause that states a plan or suggestion. Typical constructions include “Ajatuksena on …” or “Ajatuksena on, että …,” which can be followed by an infinitive or a subordinate clause. The phrase is also found in policy papers, business discussions, and editorial writing to frame an idea as a consideration rather than a final decision.

Grammatically, ajatuksena expresses a state or role, akin to “in the capacity of a thought.” The root ajatus can form related expressions such as ideana (as an idea) or ajatuksina (as thoughts, in the plural). While ideana is often used in everyday speech, ajatuksena can carry a slightly more formal or deliberative nuance.

Examples:

- Ajatuksena on järjestää tapahtuma ensi keväänä.

- Ajatuksena on tukea pienyrityksiä pienin neuvontapalveluin.

- Ajatuksena on, että tutkimusaihe valitaan seuraavaksi.

See also: Finnish essive case, ideana, ajatukset (thoughts).