Ohjeellisissa

Ohjeellisissa is a Finnish adjective form used to describe something that provides or conveys instructions. It is the inessive plural form of the adjective ohjeellinen, literally meaning “in the instructional/prescriptive sense.” In practical terms, ohjeellisissa surfaces when talking about things that have an instructional character, such as texts, guidelines, or styles.

The word is most commonly encountered in linguistic, editorial, and academic contexts. It functions as a descriptive modifier: ohjeellisissa teksteissä refers to texts that are instructional in nature, while ohjeellisissa julkaisuissa describes publications that aim to give guidance or directions. Because it is an inflected form, its exact meaning depends on the noun it modifies and the broader context of the sentence.

Usage considerations include its emphasis on instruction and guidance rather than descriptive or narrative content. It is not a separate conceptual mood or category, but rather a grammatical expression that helps classify the tone or purpose of a text. In everyday Finnish, speakers might choose more common phrases such as “ohjeellisiä tekstejä” or “ohjeelliset ohjeet” depending on grammatical needs and style.

See also: ohjeallinen, which denotes the general meaning of “instructional” or “prescriptive”; ohjeet, guidelines or instructions; text types such as ohjekirjat or käyttöohjeet, which exemplify instructional writing.