Fikisesti

Fikisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning “in a fictional way” or “fictitiously.” It is used to describe statements, descriptions, or representations that are not factual but created for a story, analysis, or hypothetical scenario.

In literary, media, and academic contexts, fikisesti signals that a detail or narrative element belongs to fiction rather than real events. It helps readers and viewers distinguish between what is presented as reality and what is imagined, invented, or speculative. The term commonly appears in reviews, essays, and critical writing, as well as in discussions of adapted or reinterpretive works.

Etymology and form: The adverb is formed from the concept of fiction through a suffix that yields manner or degree. Related terms include fiktiivinen (fictional) and fiktio (fiction). While the exact spelling can vary in usage, fikisesti is understood as indicating a fictional manner of presentation.

Usage notes: Fikisesti tends to appear in analytical or narrative discourse rather than in everyday speech. Writers may choose fiktiivisesti or other phrasing such as “tarinallisesti” (story-wise) depending on context and register. Its use clarifies that a claim or description should not be interpreted as a fact about the real world.

See also: fiktio, fiktiivinen.