Arvossarjassa

Arvossarjassa is not a standard Finnish term. In most contexts it appears to be a nonstandard or misspelled form of arvontasarjassa, which would mean “in the prize-draw series.” The normal word for a single draw is arvonta, and when referring to a sequence of draws the common compound is arvontasarja, with the locative form arvontasarjassa meaning “in the prize-draw series.” The form arvossarjassa is therefore generally treated as nonstandard, likely arising from typographical error, regional variation, or confusion with related compounding patterns.

Etymology and morphology

The standard construction would involve the root arvonta (draw/lot) combined with sarja (series), yielding arvontasarja. The locative suffix -ssa attaches to the compound to express “in.” If a writer uses arvossarjassa, it is typically interpreted as an unintended variant rather than a recognized grammatical form, and may prompt correction to arvontasarjassa or arvontasarjan arvontaan depending on meaning.

Usage notes

Because arvossarjassa is not established in Finnish usage, editors and linguistic references generally prefer arvontasarjassa when referring to being within a series of prize draws. In practical terms, encountering arvossarjassa should prompt consideration of standard alternatives and, if possible, correction in formal writing.

See also

arvonta (draw), arvontasarja (series of prize draws), arvontaan (to the prize draw), inessive forms in Finnish grammar.