Laadukkuutena

Laadukkuutena is a Finnish linguistic term referring to the essive form of the noun laadukkuus (quality). In Finnish grammar, the essive case marks a temporary state or role, roughly translating to “as a quality” or “in the capacity of quality.” Accordingly, laadukkuutena is used to describe something in terms of its quality rather than its essential property.

Usage and context: The form is primarily encountered in linguistic descriptions, academic writing, and careful evaluative prose. It is relatively rare in everyday speech, where speakers tend to use adjectives or noun phrases like “laadukas laatu” (high quality) instead.

Morphology: Laadukkuutena is formed from the stem related to laadukkuus with the essive suffix -na/-nä, yielding an essive singular form that denotes “as a quality.” The exact constructions and attested contexts depend on surrounding syntax.

Examples: “Laadukkuutena pidetty ratkaisu osoitti kyvyn täyttää standardit.” “Tutkimuksessa laadukkuutena pidetty lähestymistapa osoittautui tehokkaaksi.” These illustrate how the form foregrounds quality as a descriptive attribute.

See also: Laadukkuus, Essive case, Finnish grammar.