Esineisiin

Esineisiin is a Finnish word that functions as the illative plural form of the noun esine, meaning object or item. It expresses movement toward or into multiple objects and is used with verbs that indicate placing, moving, or entering actions directed at several objects.

Morphology and usage: In Finnish, the illative case marks direction into something. For the singular, the form is esineeseen; for the plural, it becomes esineisiin. Therefore, esineisiin literally translates to “into the objects” or “into the items.” This form typically appears in contexts where actions are applied to multiple objects or where objects are treated as containers or hosts for other items, notes, or modifications.

Common contexts and nuances: Esineisiin is often found in settings such as inventory, storage, labeling, or concealment, where items are being marked, inserted, or placed inside various objects. It may also appear in descriptions of experiments, archaeology, or museum work, where materials or notes are hidden or stored within multiple items. The illative plural emphasizes the destination across several objects rather than a single one.

Examples:

- Moniin esineisiin on liimattu osoitteita. (Labels have been affixed to many objects.)

- Esineisiin on piilotettu pieniä muistilappuja. (Small sticky notes have been hidden inside the objects.)

- Tutkimuksessa tarvikkeet siirrettiin esineisiin, jotta ne pysyisivät järjestyksessä. (In the study, the supplies were moved into the objects to keep them organized.)

Related terms: esine (object), esineiden illatiivi (illative in other contexts), Finnish illative case.