Askareissa

Askareissa is a Finnish noun form that denotes being engaged in chores or tasks. The base word is askare, which means a small task, chore, or domestic duty. The form askareissa is the inessive plural, used to indicate “in chores” or “busy with tasks.” In everyday Finnish, the phrase commonly describes someone who is occupied with routine activities such as cleaning, cooking, repairs, errands, or other duties.

Usage and meaning

Askareissa is typically used to express current activity, for example: Olen tällä hetkellä askareissa (I am currently busy with chores). Hän on askareissa pihatöissä (He is busy with yard work). The expression focuses on practical tasks rather than on broader or abstract work, though it can be used more figuratively to mean being occupied with various small duties or errands.

Grammatical note

Askareissa is the plural inessive form of askare. Finnish inessive forms specify location or state, and askareissa emphasizes being within or absorbed by multiple tasks rather than a single duty.

Usage context

The term is common in informal speech and writing and conveys a neutral or matter-of-fact sense of busyness. It can be used to describe domestic life, work tasks, or general everyday obligations, without implying value judgment about the activities themselves.

See also

Arki (everyday life) and askare (singular form) are related terms that relate to daily duties and tasks.