Oikeanlaisena

Oikeanlaisena is a Finnish word form used to describe something or someone as being in the state of “the right kind” or “in the proper manner.” It is the essive form of the adjective oikeanlainen, which means proper, suitable, or appropriate. The essive case, marked by the ending -na or -nä, expresses a temporary state or role, and oikeanlaisena is used to indicate that something is being viewed or acted as the right kind in a given context.

Grammatical notes: The base adjective oikeanlainen combines the root oikea (right, correct) with the suffix -lainen (forming an adjective meaning “of the kind”). When shifted to the essive form, it becomes oikeanlaisena, often translated as “as the right kind” or “in the proper manner.” It is commonly found in descriptive or normative text, such as guidelines, regulations, or instructional material, where it emphasizes conformity to standards or expectations.

Usage: Oikeanlaisena can describe behavior, procedures, or objects that meet the expected criteria for a situation. It conveys a normative assessment rather than a simple Factual statement. In Finnish writing, it may appear in sentences that discuss how actions should be carried out or how something should be regarded in the context of rules or best practices.

Examples:

- Ohjeet on laadittu oikeanlaisena noudatettaviksi standardien mukaan.

- Koulutuksen tavoitteena oli opettaa työntekijöitä toimimaan oikeanlaisena tilanteessa.

See also: oikeanlainen, essiivi, Finnish grammar, ilmaisutapoja.