Arvostelussa

Arvostelussa is a Finnish term formed from arvostelu, meaning a review or criticism, with the inessive suffix -ssa. The word translates roughly to “in a review” or “under review,” and it indicates that a work, product, performance, or statement is currently being evaluated by critics or evaluators. The form emphasizes the ongoing nature of the assessment rather than a final judgment.

In usage, arvostelussa appears in journalism, publishing, and online media as a label or heading to signal that a piece is under review or that a review is in progress. It is commonly seen in phrases such as “Arvostelussa: uusi elokuva” or “Arvostelussa: kirja X,” where it designates the current critical evaluation rather than a completed verdict. The term can also describe the status of manuscripts, products, or policies awaiting critique or approval before publication or final judgment.

Linguistically, arvostelu is the base noun for a critique or review, and arvostella is the verb meaning to review or criticize. The inessive form arvostelussa marks location or state, indicating that the review process is ongoing. While arvostelussa centers on the process, related terms cover both the act of evaluating (arvostella) and the artifact of evaluation (arvostelu). In Finnish media and discourse, the phrase helps readers understand that a verdict has not yet been issued.