Ohjelmallisia

Ohjelmallisia is a Finnish adjective form meaning software-based or program-based, derived from the noun ohjelma (program) with the suffix -llinen that denotes belonging or relation. The word is used to describe things that are produced, operated, or governed by software rather than hardware. It functions as an adjective and is not a standalone noun; in sentences it typically modifies another noun in various cases, most commonly in plural form as ohjelmallisia.

In Finnish grammar, ohjelmallisia is the plural partitive form of ohjelmallinen. This form appears when the modified noun is in the partitive case, often in contexts that emphasize an indefinite quantity or extent of software-based items. Examples include ohjelmallisia ratkaisuja (software-based solutions), ohjelmallisia lisäosia (software add-ons), and ohjelmallisia sovelluksia (software applications). The same root can take other inflections to match different grammatical roles.

Usage and nuance: ohjelmallisia is commonly used in information technology, digital services, and consumer electronics to contrast software-centric approaches with hardware-centric or purely mechanical solutions. The term can indicate that a product or service relies on software capabilities, updates, or programmability as a core characteristic, rather than describing physical construction alone. In some contexts, more specific terms such as ohjelmistopohjainen or ohjelmistollinen may be used to convey similar ideas with slightly different emphasis.

See also: ohjelmallinen, ohjelmisto, digitaalinen, ohjelmistopohjainen.