Luottamuksella

Luottamuksella is a Finnish adessive form derived from the noun luottamus (trust, confidence). In Norwegian, English, and many other languages you would translate it as “with trust” or “in confidence.” In Finnish writing it is used to indicate that information, documents or actions should be treated with discretion or entrusted to someone with confidential handling. The term is most common in formal, official, or bureaucratic contexts, such as memos, notices, and policy texts, where confidentiality or discretion is important.

Etymology and grammar: luottamuksella is formed from luottamus plus the instrumental/adessive suffix -lla. Grammatically it functions as a circumstance or an adjectival modifier, describing the manner of an action (for example, a file sent luottamuksella, or decisions made luottamuksella). It does not itself mean “secret,” but it signals that trust and confidentiality underpin the exchange or handling of information.

Usage and nuance: The phrase emphasizes that trust is placed in the recipient or that the material is to be treated confidentially. It is typical in official communications, legal or administrative documents, and corporate correspondence. Examples include luottamuksella toimitettu tiedosto (a file delivered in confidence) and tiedot luottamuksella jaetaan vain rajoitetulle henkilöstölle (information is distributed with confidentiality to a limited staff). It is related to luottamuksellisuus (confidentiality) and to the broader concept of handling information responsibly.

See also: confidentiality, trust, luottamuksellisuus.