Korvauksina

Korvauksina is a Finnish grammatical form meaning “as compensation” or “in the form of compensation.” It is the translative plural form of the noun korvaus, which denotes compensation, indemnity, or restitution. In Finnish, the translative case expresses a role or state into which something is brought, and the plural form korvauksina indicates multiple compensations or settlements.

Formation and meaning: The word is built from korvaus with the translative plural ending -ina. The corresponding singular form is korvauksena, used when referring to a single compensation. The form korvauksina is typically found in formal or legal language to describe how payments or benefits are provided.

Usage: Korvauksina is commonly used in contracts, insurance settlements, administrative texts, and court documents to specify that a payment or benefit is given as compensation rather than as a price, fee, or penalty. It often accompanies numerals or nominal references, clarifying the nature of the payment.

Examples:

- Sopimuksessa sovittiin korvauksina 1 000 euroa. (The contract specifies 1,000 euros as compensation.)

- Vahingonkorvaus voidaan käsitellä korvauksina, ei palkkiona. (The damages payment can be treated as compensation, not as remuneration.)

See also: korvaus, korvauslainsäädäntö, translatiivinen tapaus.

Korvauksina is therefore a specific grammatical construction used to indicate multiple compensations or a compensation given in a particular role, and it remains primarily a stylistic and formal element in Finnish.