Näkökohtina

Näkökohtina is a Finnish term meaning “as aspects” or “as viewpoints.” It is the plural essive form of näkökohta, derived from näkö- (view, sight) and kohta (point, aspect). The essive case expresses a temporary state or role, so näkökohtina literally conveys “as aspects.” The singular form is näkökohta (“an aspect/viewpoint”), and näkökohdan or näkökohtana expresses related meanings in other cases.

The term is commonly used in analytical writing, research, design thinking, and policy discussions to present a topic from multiple dimensions. It introduces a division of considerations, for example when project impacts are examined näkökohtina, with technical, economic, and ethical dimensions treated as separate aspects. It can also be used to compare different positions or interpretations by framing them as distinct näkökohtina.

Etymology and grammar: näkökohtina combines näkökohta with the plural essive suffix -ina. This contrasts with näkökohtana, the singular essive form meaning “as an aspect,” and with other case forms that may be used in different grammatical contexts.

See also: näkökohta, näkökulma.