Keskustelussa

Keskustelussa is a Finnish term meaning “in the discussion” or “during the discussion.” It is the inessive form of the noun keskustelu (discussion or conversation) and is used to indicate that a matter is being considered, debated, or referenced within an ongoing discussion. The phrase can appear in spoken language as well as in written text, including journalism, academic writing, and social discourse.

In usage, keskustelussa marks the topical context of what is being said. It can refer to statements, arguments, or points that are part of the current dialogue. Examples include: “Keskustelussa nousi esiin useita näkökulmia,” meaning that several perspectives were raised in the discussion, or “Keskustelussa todettiin, että…,” indicating a point made within the discussion. The form is flexible and often appears in reports, summaries, or narratives describing a debate or interview.

Etymology and grammar: keskustelu comes from the verb keskustella, “to discuss.” The suffix -ssa denotes the inessive case, which conveys “in” or “inside” a state or place, here metaphorically referring to the state of being in a discussion. Related forms include keskustelun (genitive), keskustelusta (elative), and verb forms like keskustella (to discuss) or keskustellessa (while discussing).

See also: keskuste lu, keskustelu, keskustelupalsta, debate terminology in Finnish.